Foods for Your Heart, Belly, Eyes
By snacking on the right foods—those that are low in sugar but rich in protein - you'll keep your metabolic furnace stoked, and be less likely to binge between meals. Have one slice of hard or semihard cheese - for instance, Cheddar, Swiss, or provolone - wo or three times a day. Cheese has 7 grams of protein per slice and contains no sugar. That means it doesn't raise blood-sugar levels, so your body stays in fat-burning mode. Want an alternative? Opt for a cup of low-fat plain yogurt or a stick of beef jerky.
The National Institute of Health found that people who consume the most lutein - a carotenoid found in plant foods - are 43% less likely to develop macular degeneration. Lutein helps filter blue light, preventing it from damaging retinal tissues. Eat two servings of greens each day. Consider one serving to be ½ cup of cooked spinach, broccoli, or brussels sprouts.
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