Let’s begin with grapefruit. It’s no secret that grapefruit contains a high amount of Vitamin C. Vitamin C is filled with antioxidants and antioxidants are what help to strengthen our

immune system. The combination of the enzymes and high amount of water in grapefruit also make this a food that kicks your metabolism into high gear. Because of this, grapefruit

also supports weight loss. There’s also a property in grapefruit known as Naringenin. Naringenin helps to keep kidney stones from forming in the body. Additionally, grapefruit can also keep gum disease under

the control. A strong immune system, less weight and a beautiful smile? All of these are the makings for feeling so much better about yourself!

Tomatoes are one of the world’s healthiest foods. They are high in Vitamin B6; that helps your system to metabolize protein and also improve your brain function. They’re also high

in Vitamin A so that your body can keep producing healthy white blood cells. Cherry tomatoes in particular have lycopene in them. That’s an antioxidant that lowers your risk of

cellular damage. It’s a low calorie food that can help to increase your productivity levels.

The next time you make a salad, add some Swiss chard (also known as spinach beet and perpetual spinach) to it. For starters, it contains lots of Vitamin A, C

and K. Swiss chard also has magnesium, potassium, calcium, choline and iron in it. It’s loaded with flavonoids that help to prevent diabetes. The calcium and Vitamin K in Swiss

chard will work to keep your bones nice and strong. Swiss chard also improves digestion, and works to reduce free radicals and brain cell mutation. Eating it is like having

a multi-vitamin in salad form.

When it comes to your health, local raw honey is literally liquid gold. It helps to keep allergy symptoms at bay. It has antibacterial and antifungal properties that works to

fight fungi, bacterial growth and things like acne and dandruff. Thanks to the carbohydrates that are in it, honey is the ultimate energy source while still being a fantastic sleep

aid (click here to learn why). It also has antioxidants in it that improve your mood while also boosting your memory. All you need is a teaspoon of honey a

day and you’re all set. And don’t worry about the calories. You’ll be getting less than 20 a serving. That’s the icing on the cake!

Some folks call them “blue potatoes”. Others see them as being purple. Either way, next time you’re at the grocery store, pick up a few. They have fiber to keep

toxins out of your system (toxin build-up is one of the reasons why a lot of us feel sluggish without realizing it). They contain absolutely no cholesterol. They have a lot

of potassium and iron (two things we really need during our periods). And, they are another food with lots of antioxidants in them. Always helpful if you feel a cold

coming on.

The next time you’re craving some dark chocolate, don’t deny yourself. Indulge. Dark chocolate makes your arteries more flexible; reduces your cholesterol levels; protects your skin from sun damage; fights

off other food cravings so that you can lose weight quicker, and contains phenylethylamine (PEA). What’s the big deal about PEA? Well, it produces chemicals in your brain that are similar

to how you feel when you’re first falling in love! The catch is this: You only need a piece of a bar once a day and it needs to be

the darkest kind of chocolate you can find. Preferably 65 percent cocoa or higher; none of that milk chocolate stuff!

If you love sweet tea, switch it up a bit. Substitute it with green tea instead! This is another food that has lots of antioxidants in it. A specific kind it

has is Epigallocatechin Gallate (EGCG). It's been linked to fighting off all sorts of diseases. While green tea does have caffeine in it, it’s lower than a lot of the grocery

brands; it has just enough to give you some brain power without making you feel all jittery inside. It actually contains L-theanine; that's something that produces anti-anxiety effects in the

body. Green tea lowers the risk of Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and many cancers. It also helps you to lose weight and can even increase your longevity. Anything that can do all

this in the form of a drink is something to try. (Don’t forget to swap out the processed sugar for honey too!) Hope you get to feeling better soon!