Simple Health Cures

   When the goal is rejuvenate the body, mind and spirit, the methrod should be smaller, more frequent snacks and meals. This will help keep energu levels on an even keel, and regulate your blood sugar levels to avoid spikes and dips. When you choose the right combination of foods, your body gets the much needed boost it needs to sustain itself properly, even though those slumps later in the day. So dump those high sugar junk foods and reach for the following foods and get that boost you need.

   Dried Apricots and Almonds combination provides  high amount of Vitamin A, iron, protein and dietary fiber. Both foods are low in cholesterol and sodium, and apricots are a great source of potassium, which is important in regulating your body’s fluid balance. The Vitamin A in apricots contributes to healthy vision, bone growth, and reproduction, and help fight infection.

   Raisins are a healthy, low-fat, low cholesterol, and low soduim snack with significant amounts of potassium, phosphorus, copper, and iron, and when mixed with low fat yogurt, you also get riboflavon (vitamin B2) and (Vitamin B12) as well as a high amount of calium, which is needed not only for strong bones and teeth but also plays a key role in the normal functioning of the heart and other muscle.

   Baby carrots and seasame sticks are a tasty treat that will provide significant amounts of beta carotene, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, folate, Vitamin B6, iron, potassium, copper and fiber. Beta carotene helps protect against disease like heart disease and some cancers. Vitamin A is important for healthy skin, for better night vision, and to fight infection and respiratory ailments. Folate, or Vitamin B9, is essential to human life, helping to form red blood cells and break down proteins, and playing a key role in cell growth and division.

   Peanut butter on some whole grain crackers is an excellent source of protein, iron, niacin, and fiber. Peanuts butter on celery is a classic snack, has great staying power, and the celery is stuffed with numerous Vitamins, minerals and is high in fiber. Low-fat string cheese is a good quick source of protein and calcium. They come in easy-to-carry individual serving and you can add a piece of fresh fruit for extra fiber.