6 Vegetables that Can Save Your Life
6 VEGETABLES THAT CAN SAVE YOUR LIFE
Your mother was right when she urged to eat your vegetables- and now science backs her up.
Research shows that green leafy vegetables packed with important nutrients and eating them regularly can save your life protecting you from cancer, cardio-vascular disease and other serious conditions. Jacob Teitelbaum, M.D., author of “ From Fatigued to Fantastic”, tells that greens can compensate for the lack of nutrients in modern, processed food. “ For the first time in the history of mankind we are seeing people who are obese and malnourished”, he said. Tremendous rise in autoimmune and inflammatory conditions related to bad quality of food, environmental toxins present in the water, air, food. Besides this, greens are the single and the best source of natural nitrates, which get converted by the body to nitric oxide, a gas that lowers blood pressure and promotes blood flow. Since we produce less nitric oxide after age 40, it is imperative to eat even more nitrates to help the body to function optimally. To preserve the nutrition of greens, avoid boiling them, which deplete them of vitamins, and minerals. They are best eaten steamed, sautéed, or raw.
Her are the top six greens:
Swiss chard is a great source of vitamins C, E, and A. It contains minerals zinc and manganese, which lower the inflammation in the body by promoting production of anti-inflammatory chemicals. It also contains calcium, magnesium, and vitamin K- so it offers incredible bone support.
Arugula is high in vitamins and minerals, but it is extremely low in calories. It has the highest nitrate levels of any greens. Arugula contain vitamin A,B,C complex , and K. New research shows it can prevent cancer.
Collard greens are very common in the South and an excellent source of vitamins A, C, E and mineral manganese. Collard greens contain an array of antioxidants and that lower oxidative stress in our body. It also has a lot of fiber and helps with digestion.
Bok choy is a popular Asian vegetable that is one of the best sources of potassium, which helps with heart, muscles and keeps blood pressure low. It is packed with vitamin A that strengthen immune system. It also contains more than 70 antioxidant substances.
Kale has become very popular. It is a true “ superfood” that has been shown to lower cholesterol and detoxify the body. It is rich in lutein and zeaxanthin, antioxidants that prevent age-related vision loss.
Watercress is a delicate green that cleans the blood and inhibit carcinogens. A single cup of watercress will give you the recommended daily value of vitamin K, which regulated blood clotting and reduce heart disease- causing arterial plaque.
So -eat your greens!
Natalie Mitlyansky D.C., N.D.
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