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Sunday, September 13, 2009

Nutrient rich vegetables

People who eat more fruits and vegetables as part of an overall healthy diet are likely to have a reduced risk of some chronic diseases. Vegetables provide nutrients vital for health and maintenance of your body. Also, they are low in calories which make them a guilt-free snack choice.

 
Tomato
Tomato
Different studies have consistently shown that the more tomatoes and tomato products people consume, lower are the risks of the different kinds of cancers like colorectal, breast, lung, endometrial, pancreatic, bladder, cervical, and skin cancer. Its mystery lies in 'lycopene', the chemical that gives the tomato its red color and is well known for its disease fighting abilities. Tomato is a good blood purifier so consuming tomato can help improve skin texture and color.
 
 
Carrot
Carrot
Carrot is one of the most healing foods that provides the finest and highest quality in nutrients, especially from its juice. Carotenes, the famous ingredient in carrots, is an anti-oxidant that has powerful healing virtues for many diseases. Drinking a glass of carrot juice daily will do much more for you than many bottles of supplement tablets.
 
 
Broccoli
Broccoli
Broccoli is viewed as one of the top powerhouses when it comes to nutrient density and benefits. It's jam-packed with vitamins like Vitamin B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B9, C and A. Also it's rich in minerals like calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, and zinc. Also Broccoli contains Isothiocyanates which are anti-carcinogens.
 
 
Lettuce
Lettuce
Lettuce is regarded as the king of salad plants. Lettuce is a good source of chlorophyll and vitamin K.Since lettuce is very low in calories, it has been effective when consumed as a diet food. It's rich in vitamin content and mineral salts with the alkaline elements greatly predominating. So it helps to keep the blood clean, the mind alert and body in good health.

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