Wednesday, November 25, 2009

Dark Leafy Green Vegetables: The Facts



Don't Forget To Eat Your Greens!!

This group includes chinese greens,kale,dandelion green,silverbeet, spinach,chicory, beet green, mustard green, rocket, watercress and baby spinach. Such vegetables are highly alkalising to the blood; they deliver more nutrients for fewer calories;and the calcium in kale and watercress is easy for the body to absorb. They contain antioxidants, folic acid, magnesium, calcium, vitamins A and C,B vetamins, potassium, fibre and cancer-protective phytonutrients; they're gluten free and low GI.

Prescription:

Adult:Have two handfull of dark leafy greens every day. that's EVERY SINGLE DAY OF YOUR LIFE. Children: Have one child- sized handful a day.

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