10 Reasons Not to Skip Your Daily Dose of Greens
- Dietitian.Lauren Hmede
- Jul 24, 2019
- 2 min read
Greens are a major part of healthy lifestyle but when you read the next article you will find out what you need to eat more greens throughout the day!
MALE SEXUAL HEALTH
Many leafy greens are good source of zinc. According to research, moderate doses of zinc enhanced male sexual health, including a reduced likelihood of premature ejaculation, increased ability to maintain sexual activity for longer periods of time, and improved testosterone levels.
MAY HELP TO ALLEVIATE HEART PALPITATIONS
They are good sourc eof potassium wich is important for nerve signaling. High potassium intake replaces high sodium and the result will be healthy heart and low risk of heart palpitations.
MAY HELP WITH EYE HEALTH
Leafy greens are the powerhourse of lutein which is important for eye health and vision.
Leafy greens like collards, kale and spinach contain a wide variety of eye-protecting and eye-healing nutrients, some of which include: alpha-carotene, alpha lipoic acid, beta-carotene, lutein and zeaxanthin.
HELP PROTECT AGAINST HEART DISEASE
Leafy greens are high in many nutrients, including the B-complex vitamins, including vitamin B6, B12 and folate all of which are essential for normal homocysteine levels.
High homocysteine levels is a factor for heart disease so it’s wise to keep them low by eating more leafy greens.
OSTEOPOROSIS PROTECTION
Kale and spinach contain high amount of calcium and magnesium. Both minerals help balance body chemistry to alleviate inflammation and boost bone health.
CANCER FIGHTERS
Leafy greens have many anti-cancer compounds, some of which include: alpha-carotene, alpha lipoic acid, beta-carotene, lutein and zeaxanthin. Dandelion greens in particular are potent cancer fighters.
DIABETES AID
Leafy greens contain high amount of vitamin A. The scientists found that vitamin A is essential for the proper functioning of the beta cells of the pancreas. The beta cells are responsible for producing insulin, which in turn helps to regulate blood sugar levels.
LIVER HEALERS
According to research eating more leafy greens improve the liver’s fatty acid profile, which not only offers liver health benefits and may reduce the risk of a fatty liver, but may also reduce the risk of heart disease.
LYMPHATIC SYSTEM CLEANSERS
Leafy greens like arugula, spinach and kale are good for almost everything so it will probably come as no surprise that they are also excellent lymphatic system cleansers. They contain many vital vitamins and minerals that boost your lymphatic system’s ability to keep your tissues clean and healthy.
WEIGHT LOSS BOOSTER
Leafy greens are power-packed with nutrients that help maintain a healthy metabolism.
Morever they are good source of vitamins and antioxidants that alleviate inflammation, which has been linked to weight gain and obesity.
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