Studies have shown that eating avocados may help the body fight fluid buildup. Avocados are loaded with oleic acid which is a healing nutrient that encourages the liver to break down and release pain-triggering fluid before they can build up in tissues. Spanish investigators suggest eating one avocado daily to ease stiffness. Some easy ways to enjoy avocado are mashed on toast, in salads, and my favorite guacamole.
We all know too many cashews can be bad for the waistline but cashews are good for you, too. Cashews are a good source of copper and that is important because copper deficiency is associated with increased risk of colon cancer and no one wants to deal with that dreaded disease. Cashews, as well as avocados - by the way, are also high in oleic acid, an anti-cancer component of monounsaturated fat. Cashews, as with other nuts, are whole foods therefore active calories, and they contain fiber. So go ahead and enjoy some cashew chicken, etc, or enjoy a few unsalted cashews as a snack.
