Ever wonder why your mother ran after you with a bowl of sprouts or beans when you were a kid. To this day I gasp when I see broccoli even if it is at the supermarket. Certain foods work wonders for your body because they are packed with nutrients.

Take an example of ricotta cheese. It is made from simple way and is not very expensive. Yet, it has miraculous powers. A regular serving of this wonder food can save you from cancer due to the presence of amino acids.

Reed fruits and vegetables like tomatoes and bell peppers prevent prostate cancer. Stuff it with leftover mince or tuna and bake to have a nutritious meal that packs a punch.

Sauces like salsa can be extremely healthy. If you are strapped for time just take a fillet of fish, pour some ready made salsa over it and bake it for a perfect meal. Sauces have no fat, are low in sodium and have just about 4 calories per spoon.

Stock up on herbs and spices. They have absolutely no calories. They enhance the flavor of your food while keeping you away from fatty dishes to satiate your taste buds.

Broccoli and cauliflower are difficult to stomach independently so add them to foods that you relish like pastas and sauces or your macaroni and cheese. They produce a chemical compound that keeps prostate cancer at bay.

Fruits in any form add flavor to your life whether fresh or in the dried form. Add fruits to milkshakes, yogurts or fresh cream to have a blast. The water content from the fruits keep you hydrated as well as the variety of nutrients that each fruit has does your body a world of good. Keep a fruit handy at all times as it is a perfect snack that also helps to keep junk food at bay.