The 31 Healthiest Foods Of All Time

The food guide to end all food guides: here are the healthy foods you should be eating now

Extra virgin olive oil is high in monounsaturated fats that can help lower cholesterol. Read more: ti.me/Psjqpz

A compound in red wine called resveratrol has been linked to longevity and lower risk of diabetes and heart disease. Read more: ti.me/Psjg1n

Dark chocolate has a high concentration of cocoa, which is packed with disease-fighting antioxidant plant chemicals. Read more: ti.me/PsiWQ9

Greek yogurt counts toward your daily dairy intake and it packs plenty of protein to keep you full for longer. Read more: ti.me/PsiL7v

Eating low-fat or nonfat dairy has been associated with a reduced risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes. Read more: ti.me/PsiiSH

Tuna is high in protein, vitamin B, selenium and omega-3 fatty acids. Read more: ti.me/PshX2r

Almonds are a rich source of protein, calcium and monounsaturated fat. Read more: ti.me/PshvRQ

Chia seeds protect against inflammation, arthritis and heart disease. Read more: ti.me/Ps61xF

Flaxseeds are high in the plant-based omega-3 fatty acids called ALA and are very heart healthy. Read more: ti.me/Ps5Kux

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By TIME Magazine

Are You a Smart Snacker? QUIZ

Are You a Smart Snacker? Take This Quiz to Find Out 

Snacking is a smart way to keep hunger at bay throughout the day, but the key is snacking on the right things, at the right times, and in the right places. Are your snacking habits healthy--or horrific? Find out how your snacks stack up with this short quiz.


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By SPARKPEOPLE

Acai: Weight Loss Wonder Fruit? Acai Diet and Benefits

Acai: Weight Loss Wonder Fruit?

Surely by now you have seen the ads; Acai Berries are being marketed as one of the newest, latest and greatest cure-alls. The high antioxidant content and plausible benefits seen in relatively new study data has led to a host of claims for acai, including a role as an anti-aging agent, anti-diabetic, anti-toxin and even as a cure for weight loss. Researchers recognize that the acai berry, similar to blueberries, blackberries, and many other berries, contains antioxidants that help protect cells from reactive oxygen species, or "free radicals” formed in the body in association with oxygen and other environmental agents. Some studies suggest that the acai berry may hold additional benefits that aid in the prevention of coronary artery disease (CAD) as well as some cancers. The most marketable of all the claims, weight loss, does not demonstrate the same level of research evidence and any claim related to its efficacy is lacking scholarly support.

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20 Little Changes for a Healthier Life

Healthy Change #1: Decorate Your Plate

A 14-year study found that men whose diets were highest in fruits and vegetables had a 70 percent lower risk of digestive-tract cancers. How to reach your quota: Never eat a meal that doesn't contain a vegetable or fruit. And no, fries don't count.

Healthy Change #2: Dry-Brush Your Teeth

It cuts tartar by 60 percent and also reduces the risk of bleeding gums by half. Use a dry, soft brush to scrub the insides of your top and bottom teeth, then buff the outer surfaces. Rinse, spit, and brush briefly with toothpaste.

Healthy Change #3: Never Skip Breakfast

A survey of more than 2,000 people who lost an average of 67 pounds and kept the weight off for more than 5 years found that 78 percent ate breakfast 7 days a week.

Healthy Change #4: Eat More Pasta

Two to four servings of tomato sauce a week can cut your prostate-cancer risk by 34 percent.

Healthy Change #15: Fall Asleep with Cherries

Cherries and cherry juice are concentrated sources of melatonin, a popular over-the-counter sleep aid.

Healthy Change #20: Have a Banana

The potassium it contains can lower blood pressure. One per day is all it takes.

Article Source, Men's Health