Why dark leafy green vegetables?
• Good sources of many vitamins and minerals your body needs to stay healthy, such as vitamins A, C, and K (needed for normal blood clotting and healthy bones), folate, iron and calcium.
• Great sources of fiber, which help to reduce cholesterol, lessens the risk of diabetes and improves already diagnosed diabetes, steadies blood sugar levels by slowing down the absorption of sugar, relieves constipation, promotes healthy intestinal bacteria, etc
• Great sources of chlorophyll which has a similar molecule structure as heme cell where the center atom is magnesium and iron respectively. Hence, chlorophyll is blood builder. It is also a natural disinfectant (kill bacteria in the blood, lymph, various tissues), detoxifies and rebuilds the blood streams, balance blood sugar, help purify the liver and wash drug deposits and other metabolic toxins from the body, beneficial to many skin problems.
• Rich in Beta-Carotene, which can be converted to Vitamin A and strengthens the immune system.
• Rich in antioxidants and phutochemicals, e.g. flavanoids and carotenoids which are powerful antioxidants with cancer-fighting properties.
• Also a good source for Lutein and zeaxanthine which promote eye health, including protection from cataracts and macular degeneration
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Dear Sivan,
ReplyDeleteCan you advise me which veg do you recommend for Calcium
Ian
Dear Ian, sorry for the late reply. The greens that contain high absorbale calcium include bakchoy, broccoli, collards, Chinese cabbage, kale, mustard greens, and okra.
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