From Yahoo : 5 Foods you should never ditch when you diet

A surprising list from Yahoo on what foods to eat when on a diet. Foods traditionally being looked down upon by dieters. Here's the list :

1.) Bread
Slim-Down Effect: Contains carbohydrates, which boost brain chemicals that curb overeating

2.) Pasta
Slim-Down Effect: A high fluid content keeps you satisfied longer
Bring out the spaghetti!!!

3.) Potatoes
Slim-Down Effect: Form resistant starch, a fiber that burns fat
French fries!!! Bwa-ha-ha-ha!

4.) Cheese
Slim-Down Effect: Great source of calcium, which burns calories and fat
Bring out the pizza!!!

5.) Dark chocolate
Slim-Down Effect: Satisfies a common craving to prevent bingeing
I want to go on a diet and I'm addicted to chocolate.

Top 10 : Most Voted Healthiest Foods

There are many articles regarding list of healthiest foods and magazines differ in their lists. I tabulated these lists to see which foods are always being voted as healthy foods and created the list of Top 10 Most Voted Healthiest Foods. And here is the result :

#10 : Whole Grain (Wild Rice, Brown Rice, Oatmeal, etc.) - voted 40% of the time. Contains fibers, B Vitamin, anti-oxidants, Vitamin E, Magnesium and Iron.




#9 : Garlic - voted 40% of the time. A naturally powerful antibiotic, Garlic has an anti-cancer agent - Germanium and helps in regulating blood pressure. It is also rich in Vitamins, Protein, Calcium and other nutrients



#8 : Apples - voted 40% of the time, an apple helps to reduce blood cholesterol, improve bowel function, reduce risk of stroke, prostate cancer, Type II diabetes and asthma. This is due to the fiber and phytonutrients present in apples.


#7 : Beans - voted 50% of the time, Beans are rich in fiber, Vitamin B6, Folate, Iron, Magnesium and Zinc.




#6 : Nuts - voted 60% of the time, Nuts are a powerhouse of good nutrition, packed with protein, fiber, monounsaturated fats, vitamin E, folic acid, magnesium, copper, and antioxidants. And they help reduce the risks of heart disease and diabetes and help control weight.


#5 : Tomatoes - voted 70% of the time, Tomatoes contain lycopene - a strong anti-oxidant. Also contains Vitamin A, Potassium, Iron as much Vitamin C as citrus fruits.




#4 : Broccoli - voted 70% of the time, Broccoli is rich in anti-oxidants, Vitamins C, A & K.





#3 : Salmon - voted 80% of the time. A good source of Protein and Omega 3 Fatty Acids which decreases bad cholesterol.




#2 : Spinach - voted 80% of the time, Spinach are loaded with calcium, folic acid, vitamin K and iron.





#1 : Blueberries - included in all lists. High in anti-oxidants, berries also contains Folic Acid and Vitamin C (Berries has more Vitamin C than oranges). It is a low-calorie, high-fiber food.

Top 10 : Fruits with the Most Vitamin C

I always thought that citrus fruits have all the Vitamin C in the fruit world. It is surprising to know that there are other fruits with more C. Here are the Fruits loaded with Vitamin C :

#10 Lime : 40mg per 100g
#9 Lemon : 40mg per 100g
#8 Papaya : 46mg per 100g
#7 Orange : 49mg per 100g
#6 Mango : 53mg per 100g
#5 Kumquat : 55mg per 100g (Kumquat looks like an Orange and it is also a citrus fruit)
#4 Strawberry : 60mg per 100g
#3 Kiwi Fruit : 70mg per 100g
#2 Blackberry : 150mg per 100g
#1 Guava : 218mg per 100g