May 4th is the day The Avengers opens in theatres across America. Director Joss Whedon (Firefly, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Veronica Mars, etc) has gathered a ‘Marvel’ous cast of actors (Robert Downey Jr, Jeremy Renner, Scarlett Johansson, Samuel L. Jackson, et al).
Super heroes Iron Man, Hawkeye, The Hulk, Thor, Captain America and Black Widow are all very impressive in their attempts to fight crime and evil. We can boost our own powers by eating these super foods that fight disease and bad eating habits.
Alliums is the botanical family that includes leeks, onions, and garlic. They can help lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels and also have antibiotic properties. Research suggests they inhibit the growth of prostate, stomach, and colon cancer cells.
Beans are loaded with insoluble fiber, which helps lower cholesterol, as well as soluble fiber, which fills you up (helping in weight management) and helps rid your body of waste. Beans are a low-fat source of carbohydrates. They are also high in antioxidants, protein, B vitamins, iron, magnesium, potassium, copper and zinc. Eating beans regularly may decrease the risk of diabetes, heart disease, and colorectal cancer.
Beets are high in fiber and beta-carotene and are a good source of folate, which guards against birth defects, colon cancer, and osteoporosis. Beets contain the pigment betacyanin, which gives them their vibrant color. This is just one of several disease-fighting phytonutrients found in beets.
Berries (fresh or frozen) contain anthocyanins which attack cancer-causing free radicals and can even block the growth of tumor cells. Studies have shown 
blueberries help ward off urinary tract infections, reverse age-related memory loss, help soften dry skin and boost your brain. Strawberries help fight bad cholesterol, are an excellent source of the anti-oxidant Vitamin C which boosts immunity, and helps to improve skin’s elasticity and resilience.
Cruciferous vegetables—cabbages, cauliflower, broccoli rabe—contain super heroic disease fighters. One in particular, sulforaphane, may increase enzymes that lower the incidence of colon and lung cancers. Broccoli is a rich source of vitamin A, vitamin C, and bone-building vitamin K. It also has plenty of fiber to fill you up and help control your weight. Broccoli also lowers the incidence of cataracts and fights birth defects
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Dark, Leafy Greens such as spinach (decreases the chance of cardiovascular disease and age-related macular degeneration), kale, and swiss chard are an excellent source of iron (especially important for women). They are also a good source of vitamin A, lutein for eye health, and Omega-3s (found also in seaweed, which is why they are concentrated in fish).
oregano
Oregano is super rich in antioxidants. Oregano also is able to act as an expectorant, clearing congestion, and can also improve digestion.
Tomatoes contain lycopene, the antioxidant phytochemical that helps prevent heart disease and cancer (particularly prostate cancer). They are also a good source of vitamins A, C, and E raises the skin’s sun protection factor.
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