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You have more reason to make a green raw salad today.
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Make Your Age Just a Number with Green Leafy Vegetables If you needed yet another reason to have more “salad days,” researchers have just confirmed that eating green leafy vegetables can help keep your brain younger for longer.
Leafy greens are generally rich in the following nutrients: • Vitamin A, B, C, E and K • Folate • Lutein • Beta-carotene • Antioxidants • Fiber • Iron • Magnesium • Potassium
Research has clearly shown that fresh, green leafy vegetables bring a cornucopia of other health benefits, including the following • Preventing cancer • Promoting bone health • Improving cardiovascular health • Promoting digestive health • Preventing or better managing diabetes • Protecting vision and eye health • Boosting athletic performance • Facilitating weight management • Promoting healthier or natural sleep • Reducing the risk of Alzheimer's • Reducing the risk of birth defects
In order to preserve nutritional value, it is best to eat these greens raw. If you have to cook them, be sure to not overcook them. Overcooking causes a loss of nutrients. The Best Green Leafy Vegetables to eat row: • Arugula • Broccoli • Tarragon • Cabbage • Spinach • Watercress • Dandelion • Parsley
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