HEALTH BENEFITS OF GREEN LEAFY VEGGIES

According to the Dietary Guidelines of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) green leafy vegetables are of high relevance for our health and longevity. To support our immune system and self-healing power in specific medical cases. Read on to learn more about in favor of your individual health. 

THE PHILOSOPHY BEHIND

As you have learned from our previous scientifically validated publications, healthy diet – besides physical exercise – is one of basic warranties for health and longevity.
 
That’s why the Dietary Guidelines of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recommend that adults should fill at least half of their plate with fruits and vegetables.
 
With special reference to the edible plant leaves of certain vegetables because of the nutrients involved our body (and mind) needs. In order to support our immune system and self-healing power we can’t replace with any synthetics.
  
So called green leafy vegetables (going also by the terms dark green leafy vegetables, leafy greens or simply greens) being in the forefront. 
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SPECIFIC TYPES FOR HEALTH – SCIENTIFICALLY VALIDATED
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While there are many green leafy vegetables to be found in nature – and on the market, accordingly - we shall pick a couple of those in the following. To interpret their high content of nutrients and also fiber, and low content of calories, respectively. With special reference to those debilitating diseases ranking on top of World Health Organization (WHO) statistics of conventionally unsolved health problems: heart – cancer - diabetes. 

 Spinach

​This well-known veggie is a type of ‘neuro-nutrition’ which may help delay the onset of

* Alzheimer’s disease
 
Based on research at Mahidol University in Thailand’s capital of Bangkok.
 
With special reference to its content of, inter alia,
- protein 0.9 grams            
   &
- fiber 0.7 grams            
    but only
- 7 calories
​ in one cup (30 grams) of raw spinach.
According to USDA.

Cabbage​

​Like all cruciferous vegetables, also cabbage is rich in sulforaphane, which got the reputation to cut down the risk of

• cancer

 
with special reference to breast cancer.
 
According to the U.S. National Cancer Institute in Bethesda/Frederick/Rockville, MD.
 
However, based on same research sulforaphane may also cut down the risk of

• stroke

           &

• high blood pressure

 
With special reference to its content of
- protein 1.1 grams
- fiber 2.2. grams            
   &
- calories 22
in one cup (89 grams) of chopped raw cabbage.
According to USDA.

Watercress​

Also a cruciferous vegetable, watercress may help, inter alia, against
 

• chemotherapy damage

 
and prevent
 

• liver toxicity

 
according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
 
Containing, inter alia,
- protein 0.8 grams
- fiber 0.2 grams            
   &
- calories 4
​in one cup (34 grams) of raw watercress.
According to USDA. 

Bok choy​

As a cruciferous vegetable as well it is helpful against
 

• infections

 
according to the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) because of its content of selenium.
 
Also containing
- protein 1.1 grams
- fiber 0.7 grams            
   &
- calories 9
​in one cup (70 grams) of shredded raw bok choy.
According to USDA.

Kale​

As a member of the cabbage family as well, its reputation is based, inter alia, on its high content of fiber and antioxidants to cut down the risk of  
 

• diabetes 2

 
according to research at the National University of Health Sciences in Lombard, IL.
 
With special reference to its content also of
- protein 3.5 grams
- fiber 4.7 grams            
   &
- calories 43
​in one cup (118 grams) of cooked kale.
According to USDA. 

Romaine lettuce​

Based on its content of, inter alia, beta carotene, which is good for eye health, this type of lettuce may
 

• prevent macular degeneration

 
based on findings of the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH).
 
With special reference to its content of, inter alia,
- protein 0.6 grams
- fiber 1.0 grams              
   &
- 8 calories
​in one cup (47 grams) of shredded Romaine lettuce.
According to USDA.

Swiss chard

​This vegetable may

• stop cancer growth

 
according to research at the
- University of Belgrade in Belgrade, Serbia
   &
- University of Montenegro in Podgorica, Montenegro.  

With special reference to its content of
- protein 0.6 grams
- fiber 0.6 grams            
   &
- 6.8 calories
in one cup (36 grams) of raw Swiss chard.
According to USDA.

IN A NUTSHELL

According to the Dietary Guidelines of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) green leafy vegetables are of high relevance for our (physical and mental) health and longevity. To support our immune system and self-healing power in specific medical cases which we can’t replace with any synthetics. Read on to learn more about in favor of your individual health. 
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​All information stated in this blog are for your personal education, and not to replace the advice of your healthcare provider. All information stated in this blog are for your personal education, and not to replace the advice of your healthcare provider.