Many of the things we eat from time to time could help us live longer, better lives if we would eat them more often, some even every day.

I know that my diet could use some tweaking, and so I wanted to find some foods that I should be eating more often.

Askmen.com had recently compiled a list of foods that we should be eating every day and below, I give you the summary of that list, what you are getting from ingesting the food item, and why it is important.

• Tomatoes – Lycopene – cancer fighting properties
• Yogurt – Live, active bacterial cultures and calcium – absorb nutrients better
• Avocados – Potassium and glutathione – destroys free radicals
• Dark, leafy greens – Calcium – healthy bones and teeth
• Salmon – Omega-3 fatty acids – improve heart health
• Chili peppers – Capsaicin – improve circulation
• Carrots – Beta carotene and Alpha Carotene – protect skin
• Kiwi fruit – Vitamin C – immune system booster
• Beans – Fiber and Protein – healthy digestive system
• Dark berries – Antioxidants – slow down the aging process

While some nutritionists will probably disagree with some of the items on the list, I think I can safely say that increasing your dosage of some of these foods could be just the boost your body has been needing.

Tags: food, diet, daily needs, nutrition