We must have a healthy diet rich in nutrients, vitamins and minerals; not only to delight the palate but also to benefit the body. In many occasions, we exclude from our diet foods that are not consider pleasing to our taste, such as green vegetables and legumes, yet doctors and nutritionists recommend including them in our daily diets to provide health benefits.
Green vegetables and fruits are high in antioxidants; besides of being rich in vitamins and minerals. The main component of these green foods is chlorophyll, which is not only an essential element of green plants which is a product of photosynthesis; but also it brings great benefits to human health.
Chlorophyll has detoxifying and oxygenating properties, making it an important source of vitamins and minerals; moreover, it also promotes colon cleansing and the proliferation of the intestinal flora bacteria, preventing serious diseases such as cancer; and it maintains undamaged the circulatory system and reduce cholesterol levels.
There are several ways to consume chlorophyll, obviously the most natural is to consume green vegetables; however, note the importance of knowing some foods that contain this powerful substance and bring them to your table.
Spinach: It is one of the vegetables with more protein and fiber. Spinach has vitamins C, E and provitamin A. It is rich in iron, magnesium, calcium, potassium, phosphorus, iodine and sodium (mineral of great help in absorbing food).
Chard: Its benefits and properties are surprising and should not be absent in people’s diet. It is one of the foods that contain folate, which are vitamins that act directly in the production of red and white blood cells; as well as antibody formation and synthesis of genetic material. It is high in vitamins and minerals, particularly magnesium, potassium and iodine.
Algae: It’s a food with a high content of chlorophyll. They are rich in minerals and trace elements that are absorb by the sea; it also has large amounts of iron and calcium.
Broccoli: Its antioxidant properties help to eliminate toxins, free radicals and uric acid; purifying the blood and skin. It also has vitamins E, B, A, K and fatty acids. It is excellent for maintaining healthy and strong bones because they are high in calcium, phosphorus, magnesium and zinc.
Lettuce: It is rich in fiber, pectin, beta-carotene, vitamins and minerals such as potassium, sodium, calcium and magnesium. It is a source of antioxidant and it delays premature aging.
Parsley: This herb is able to provide many health benefits: it reduces the high/ low cholesterol and triglyceride, blood pressure and is capable of acting as a diuretic; it also contains phosphorus, iron, calcium, vitamin C and E.
It’s time to try green colors. You will be rich person in appearance and health.
the green power of nature.