Eat greens for better health
What many do not know is that eating super green “real” foods will give the immune system the boost it needs especially during cold and flu.
These foods are very easy to incorporate into your daily diet and many of them grow well in gardens and container gardens, thus, making them more budget-friendly.
* Kale’s nutrient richness stands out in three particular areas, which are antioxidant nutrients, anti-inflammatory nutrients, and anti-cancer nutrients in the form of glucosinolates. Kale contains effective cholesterol-lowering ability and a definite role in supporting the body’s detoxification processes.
* Research shows that people who consume avocado on a regular basis weigh less and have a lower body mass index than non-consumers. Total fat intake, total monounsaturated fat intake, and total polyunsaturated fat intake was higher in people who eat avocado, even though overall calorie intake was not significantly different from those who do not eat avocado. Avocado has tremendous anti-inflammatory effects on the body, supports cardiovascular health, promotes blood sugar regulation and has anti-cancer benefits.
* Green tea is the best food source of a group called catechins. In test tubes, catechins are more powerful than vitamins C and E in halting oxidative damage to cells and appear to have other disease-fighting properties. Studies have found an association between consuming green tea and a reduced risk for several cancers, including, skin, breast, lung, colon, oesophageal and bladder. Additional benefits for the regular consumption of green tea include a reduced risk for heart disease.
* Bell peppers are an excellent source of Vitamin C. Bell pepper is also a good source of Vitamin E. In addition to these antioxidants, bell pepper is also a good source of the antioxidant mineral manganese. Alongside of the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory components of bell peppers’ anti-cancer benefits there is a second component. This second component involves the metabolism of sulfur compounds in bell pepper, and in particular the metabolism of the sulfur-containing amino acid cysteine.
* Brussels sprouts provide special nutrient support for three body systems that are closely connected with cancer development as well as cancer prevention. These three systems are the body’s detox system, its antioxidant system, and its anti-inflammatory system. Brussels sprouts are an important dietary source of many vitamin antioxidants, including Vitamins C, E, and A.
* Research indicates that kiwi protects DNA in the nucleus of human cells from oxygen-related damage. Kiwi is an excellent source of Vitamin C. Kiwi also provides a good amount of fibre, which may provide help with blood sugar control, cardiovascular health as well as colon health. Kiwi may help protect against respiratory symptoms such as wheezing from asthma. Kiwi also is beneficial to eye health.
* Along with important amounts of the antioxidant mineral manganese, green beans contain a wide variety of carotenoids including lutein, beta-carotene, violaxanthin, and neoxanthin) and flavonoids that have all been shown to have health-supportive antioxidant properties. Green beans are also another vegetable that contains omega-3 fatty acids, which makes an important contribution to their cardiovascular and anti-flammatory benefits.
* Green Olives are technically classified as fruits. The high monounsaturated fat content of olives has been associated with reduced risk of cardiovascular disease. Recent research studies have also shown that the monounsaturated fat found in olives can help to decrease blood pressure. Green olives offer a diverse range of antioxidant and anti-inflammatory nutrients. Green olives provide potent antioxidant, anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory benefits to the body.
* Spinach is among the world’s healthiest vegetables and comes out on top of in ranking for nutrient richness. Rich in vitamins and minerals, spinach is concentrated in phytonutrients such as carotenoids and flavonoids which provide the body with powerful antioxidant protection. Spinach also helps to protect the body against inflammatory concerns, oxidative stress-related concerns, cardiovascular concerns, bone concerns, and cancers at the same time.
* Information obtained from www.exhibithealth.com
