Gillian McKeith's Food Bible (24 page)

Soy sauce

Bacon

Ham

Smoked salmon

Salami

Chips

Ketchup

Antioxidants and Phytonutrients

These are covered in more detail in Ageing (pages
149
–
152
), but are essential building blocks in a healthy diet. Put simply, researchers have discovered that substances in plants can provide natural resistance to diseases like heart disease and cancer. These foods activate your body’s own defenses, and have even been shown to slow the growth of tumors. By eating these foods raw or very lightly steamed, you will reap many benefits. Almost every whole grain, legume, vegetable, and fruit contains these nutrients.

Sources:

Onions

Garlic

Blueberries

Raspberries

Grapefruit

Tomatoes

Green tea