Shrimps
Shrimps contain lots of proteins, iron, iodine, also calcium which is easy to assimilate, vitamin E and niacin. They are useful to prevent thyroid diseases, enhance immunity and improve mental functioning. Shrimps have o be cooked on a low heat, a pot has to be lidded.
Quail eggs
A white of an agg has lots of easilly assimilated amino accids, a yolk contains lecithin, choline and arachido acids. Quail eggs also have a number of minerals: calcium, phosphorus, iron, magnesium, potassium and sodium. Quail eggs are good to strengthen your immune system, when suffering from gastritis and peptic ulcer. Adults can eat 3-5 eggs every day. The shell can be eatten as well.
Pumpkins
Pumpkins contain calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, beta carotene, niacine and vitamin B1. They improve intestinal activity and strengthens immune system. Pumpkins are also considered to be a mild diuretic and helps to get rid of unnecessary liquids from the body. They are suitable for prevention of liver disease and diabetes. There are plenty of ways to cook pumpkins: vegetable stew, soup, pancakes are all very delicious.
Natural yoghurt
Natural yoghurt is rich in B group vitamins, proteins and lactic acid bacteria. Inhibits fermentation processes in the intestine. Eat yoghurt evey day as a snack or 2 hours before going to sleep.
Spinach
Spinach contains beta carotene, folic acid, potassium, magnesium, iron, calcium, vitamins C and K. It stimulates your immune system, possitively affects your nervous system and protects your cells from aging. Add some spinach to soups, omelette, sauces and salads.
Walnuts
A good source of calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, potassium and folic acid. Walnuts improve your metabolism and protcts cells from aging. They are suitable for prevention of atherosclerosis, diabetes, hypertension and heart diseases. It is recommended to eat 6-8 walnuts per day. They can be added to salads, pies and other dishes. Keep in mind that high temperature may kill some of the properties of walnuts.
Mackerel
It contains more omega 3 fatty acids than salmon. Mackerel is also rich in easily assimilated protein, iodine and vitamin B12. Mackerel strengthens your body’s defensive powers, prevents from cardiovascular diseases, gypertension and atherosclerosis. Don’t forget that this fish is contains lots of calories, so don’t eat too much of it if you are afraid of gaining weight.