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Tuesday, May 18, 2010

NUTRITION - THE POWER OF GREEN FRUITS AND VEGETABLES


The March 2010 issue of Southern Living magazine had an article called "The Power Of Color" which provided a guide to the benefits of and best sources for the different colors of fruits and vegetables. This part deals with green fruits and vegetables.

MAJOR BENEFITS OF GREEN FRUITS AND VEGETABLES
  • promote vision health
  • lower blood pressure
  • normalize digestion time
  • boost immune system
  • reduce cancer risk

BEST SOURCES FOR GREEN FRUITS AND VEGETABLES
  • dark lettuce, asparagus, cucumbers
  • celery, green beans, broccoli
  • leeks, okra
  • kiwifruit, avocados, honeydew





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