Posts Tagged ‘antioxidants’
Green Leafy Vegetables
Green leafy vegetables are readily available and very nutritious, however most people do not eat enough of them. Studies show that people who eat a diet high in green leafy vegetables have far lower incidence of heart disease and cancer. Fresh raw green leafy vegetables contain high levels of many healthful proteins, enzymes, vitamins and [...]
Tags: antioxidants, beta-carotene, cancer prevention, chlorophyll, dietary fiber, glycemic index, green leafy vegetables, leafy vegetables, nutritious, phytochemicals, weight management
Broccoli
Broccoli is loaded with antioxidants, vitamin C, calcium, vitamin A, carotenoids, and folic acid, which is thought to be a major benefit in preventing heart disease. Broccoli also contains lutein which can delay the progression of age related macular degeneration (AMD) which affects 10% of those over the age of 60. Broccoli provides the phytochemical [...]
Tags: anti-cancer, antioxidants, boost the immune system, broccoli, calcium, dietary fiber, folic acid, vitamin C, weight loss
Beans and Lentils
Beans and lentils are rich in beneficial phytochemicals and provide not only high nutritional value, but preventative health attributes as well. Beans, including kidney, black, navy, and pinto as well as chickpeas (garbanzo beans), soybeans, dried peas, and lentils all have anti-aging properties. Beans (except for soybeans), are all naturally low in fat, calories, and [...]
Tags: anti-inflammatory, antioxidants, beans, flavonals, flavonoids, lentils, phytochemicals
Superfoods
Superfoods are foods that provide incredible health and nutritional benefits. Experts say superfoods can help ward off heart disease, cancer, high cholesterol, and much more, and they’re readily available at your local supermarket. Superfoods are a special category of foods found in nature. By definition they are low in calorie and rich in nutrients, meaning [...]
Tags: antioxidants, body fat, maintain weight, metabolism, nutrients, nutritional, superfoods
