The 7 Best Greens for You
From: www.southbeachdiet.com
If you're following the South Beach Diet lifestyle, you already know
the importance of eating greens like spinach, kale, and Swiss chard.
Research shows that eating dark greens may help maintain good health
by reducing your risk of heart disease, some cancers, and several
other illnesses. They're also rich in beta-carotene, and vitamins C
and E, which help protect against free radicals (unstable oxygen
molecules that can damage cells), as well as the B vitamin folate
and vitamin K. Eating dark greens regularly may also lower blood
pressure and cholesterol, promote normal eyesight, and improve
gastrointestinal function.
Include these seven nutritional powerhouses in your diet:
* spinach
* broccoli
* kale
* Swiss chard
* romaine and red-leaf lettuce
* bok choy
* brussels sprouts
How Much Is Enough?
The most recent dietary guidelines published by the US Department
of Health and Human Services recommend consuming at least three
cups of dark-green vegetables per week, but if you're like most
Americans, you don't get even this amount. (On the South Beach Diet
far more is recommended.) The good news: All vegetables contribute
to a healthy eating plan. So eat a wide variety, both green and
otherwise, throughout the week, and you'll take a big step toward
gaining many of the nutrients your body needs.
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