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It’s more than obvious that the key to making a balanced diet is not limited to the amount ingested during meals or level of exercise that is conducted every day. There are many foods that stand in front of others to offer more health benefits to the human body, and then tell them what they are.

* Liver: It is the natural source of iron for excellence. Many people look askance (by the smell of cooking, mostly) but it is really delicious and makes the body very well. Anyway you have to eat a certain amount because it has too much fat and too much can be counterproductive.

* Citrus: If you are looking for a good source of vitamin C for the times in the cold causes havoc on the respiratory system, citrus fruits are the best option. Raise our defenses and protect us from colds and cold generation.

* Garlic: Many do not know, but it offers many benefits to the circulatory system and is highly recommended for those who have a very high cholesterol levels. Anyway, you have to consume with moderation.

* Olive Oil: Although more expensive than oil “common”, the expense is worth it because it offers great benefits to combat diseases affecting the heart and entire circulatory system.

* Broccoli: A delicious vegetable and also has many benefits for the human body. It is ideal for protecting the digestive system, but also serves an excellent job in preventing tumors and other diseases like diabetes.

The direct consequence of the lack of this vitamin in our bodies is the appearance of the disease called scurvy, now virtually disappeared in developed countries, thanks to the discovery of ascorbic acid found in acidic fruits such as lemon, orange and kiwi .

If we consume foods bearing ascorbic acid enhances the absorption of iron in blood, for example if during a meal of orange juice, we multiply by three the absorption of iron.

But we must be careful because in the same way that is favorable when there is a lack of this mineral in the body, there may be a surcharge if we take too much vitamin C. It appears that the amount accepted as beneficial would be 10 mg per day. There are some groups called “at risk” for having these in greater need for this vitamin and are:

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