Power in the GREENS: Green foods are an extremely important part of a healthy diet. There are numerous options to choose from, and they can easily be incorporated into meals. Some popular green foods include spinach, collard greens, bok choy, cabbage and broccoli to name only a few. Using a wide variety of these foods is the best way to ensure that you’re consuming enough of them, so that you can take advantage of the following benefits: BENEFITS: Hefty Source of Antioxidants (Most green foods, such as spinach and broccoli, are considered super foods because they contain a high amount of antioxidants in them. Plenty of vitamin A, C and E can be found in most green foods, in addition to other important nutrients such as iron and zinc.) Low in Calories (Green foods, especially dark leafy ones, contain a large amount of water which in turn leaves them extremely depleted of calories. This means that you can eat as many of them as you possibly can, and you don’t have to worry about gaining any weight) Great Source of Phytonutrients (Phytonutrients are special chemicals in found in green foods that have a good effect on the body after they are consumed.) Just about Carb Free (Although there are a small amount of carbohydrates available in green foods, the carbs that are found in the food are important for your health.)
Posted on: Sun, 16 Jun 2013 16:46:55 +0000