7 Bitter Foods That Are Healthy For The Body

 Bitter foods are incredibly nutritious and contain a wide variety of plant-based chemicals that have significant health benefits.

Some of these benefits include a lower risk of many diseases including cancer, heart disease and diabetes and better gut, eye and liver health. Here are seven bitter fruits that are good for health.

Cranberries

Cranberries are tart, bitter red berries that can be enjoyed raw, cooked, dried or juiced.

They contain a type of polyphenol known as type-A proanthocyanidins, which can prevent bacteria from sticking to surfaces, such as your bodily tissues.

This may be beneficial for reducing bacterial tooth decay, lowering your risk of H. pylori infections in the stomach and even preventing E. coli infections in your gut and urinary tract.

Cocoa

Cocoa powder is made from the beans of the cacao plant and tastes extremely bitter when unsweetened. Cocoa is rich in polyphenols, antioxidants and trace minerals, and regular consumption may protect against heart disease.

It is also a good source of several trace minerals, including copper, manganese, magnesium and iron.

Coffee

Coffee is one of the most widely consumed beverages around the world and the top source of antioxidants. A separate analysis found that each cup of coffee consumed per day reduces your risk of type 2 diabetes by 7%.

Green tea

Green tea contains catechins and polyphenols that provide many health benefits, including possible cancer protection and a lower risk of heart disease.

Red wine

Red wine contains polyphenols that have been linked to better heart and gut health. Drinking red wine may also boost longevity and reduce your risk of diabetes and osteoporosis.

Cruciferous vegetables

Cruciferous vegetables like broccoli and cabbage contain powerful cancer-fighting compounds  and can improve your liver’s ability to process toxins.

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