Posts Tagged ‘dietary fiber’
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
