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29+ nutrients to add to your Sunday-best meals

The weekends give most people ample time to focus on their meals. Although eating healthy has no days off, it is important to integrate these nutrients into your meals. Health is wealth and while nourishing your spiritual needs, don't forget to connect with health boosters for your mind and body. While picking out your Sunday best wear, don't forget to pick some of these healthy foods.

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We have compiled a list of foods that should make an appearance in your meals as frequently as possible to keep you healthy. These nutrient groupings play crucial roles in the better functioning of your body and organs, which then results in a long and healthy life.

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For the body to maintain a long healthy life it needs to be able to form new blood vessels and keep cellular growth in check. According to experts, if this does not happen, the body might be at risk of developing cancer or other serious diseases.

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Proper nutrition is a must to ensure that the body continues to function normally for as long as you live. By including these nutrients in your meals, nutritionists say, your body will be able to ward off cancer and maintain heart health easily.

  1. Soy
  2. Black raspberries
  3. Tomatoes
  4. Tea
  5. Pomegranates
  6. Licorice
  7. Beer
  8. Cheese
  9. Fatty fish
  10. Flavonoid-rich dark chocolate
  11. Red wine
  12. Mangoes
  13. Olive oil
  14. Kiwifruit
  15. Sourdough
  16. Fibre-rich beans
  17. Yoghurt
  18. Spinach
  19. Kale
  20. Carrots
  21. Broccoli
  22. Oranges
  23. Red peppers
  24. Lentils
  25. Eggs
  26. Sardines
  27. Almonds
  28. Flaxseeds
  29. Pumpkin seeds
  30. Coffee
  31. Turmeric

The beauty of these options is that you can always find something if you're allergic, dislike, or can't access some of them.

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There's mounting evidence for the power of these foods. Experts say that Asians consume lots of soy, vegetables, and tea, which is why they have a significantly lower risk of developing breast and other cancers.

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The main job of the stem cells of the body is to repair, regenerate and maintain the tissues. These cells reside in the organs, bone marrow, liver, lungs and gut meaning that their performance is affected by the types of food you consume. Fatty fish is one of the most powerful foods that aid in regeneration and increased production which is linked to better circulation in oxygen-deprived muscles.

To live a longer and healthier life, you're going to want to load up on the foods that repair and maintain the health of your DNA. Nutrients that support robust DNA repair and slow cellular ageing include antioxidant properties like vitamins A, C, D, and E, beta-carotene, lycopene, lutein, and selenium.

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Ensuring a healthy microbiome is important for maintaining longevity. Along with knowing what to eat to boost the microbiome, you should also know what not to eat to disrupt its functions.

Leave out refined sugar and artificial sweeteners from your diet. The bacteria in your gut, known as the microbiome, play a crucial role in strengthening the body's immune system.

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