10 Best Foods You Should Be Eating, But Aren't

A lot of people into health and fitness might have the great bodies on the outside with low body fat levels and rippling muscles, but on the inside their bodies are a mess. What's the point of looking good on the outside if you are setting yourself up for sickness and ill health in the future? Everybody likes to maintain good health.

For that we need to eat right. Improving your health can be as simple as eating these items.

1. Cherries : Cherries are packed with anti-inflammatory properties. They contain antioxidants, thought to help the body protects against the damaging effects of free radicals and the chronic diseases associated with the aging process.
2. Blueberries: Like cherries, blueberries contain antioxidants found to promote heart health. A 2009 study showed that rats fed blueberries lost belly fat, the kind of fat linked to diabetes and heart disease.
3. Kiwifruit: This tart little green fruit, with its soft, hairy skin and seeds you can swallow, is chock full of vitamin C - A whopping 115% of what you need to eat in a day. It's also low in calories just 45 per fruit.
4. Wild Salmon: Wild salmon is packed with omega-3 fatty acids, associated with Heart and Brain health and with bringing down Blood pressure and Triglycerides, a risk factor for heart disease. Omega-3s have also been found to improve mood and reduce inflammation.
5. Flax Seed: Flax seed has been shown to contain powerful anti-cancer compounds called lignans. Flax is also a great source of fiber, which enhances digestion.
6. Whey Protein Powder: It can be a great source of protein. It's also been shown to stimulate the immune system. Try sprinkling some in your next smoothie.
7. Kale: A member of the cabbage family. kale contains indoles, a compound found to fight cancer. Kale is also full of sulforaphane, another cancer-prevention agent. Plus, Kale contains calcium, iron and vitamins A, C and K and two nutrients that are great for the eyes, including zeaxanthin. ( Kale is not available in India but you can replace with Broccoli )
8. Dark Chocolate: Rich with a phytochemical called flavanol. Improves cardiovascular health. Look for chocolate with at least 60% cocoa content.
9. Beets: A rich source of folate as well as natural red pigments that may be cancer fighters.
10. Cinnamon: May help control Blood sugar and Cholesterol. Just Sprinkle on coffee or oatmeal.