Posts Tagged ‘phytochemicals’
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
Oats, Barley, Buckwheat
Wholegrain goodness should be a part of every healthy diet. Current USDA recommendations are three servings of whole grains each day, but Americans typically consume an average of only one serving. Eating these fiber rich whole grains can help to reduce the risk of many chronic diseases and play an important part in weight management. [...]
Tags: barley, buckwheat, cholesterol, coronary heart disease, fiber, groats, kasha, oats, phytochemicals, weight management, whole grains, wholegrain
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
