Apr 02 2008

Green : Best Foods

Published by bgerhart at 3:48 pm under Cooking for 1 or 2, Healthy Cooking

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GREEN Eating Guide
Green vegetables contain varying amounts of phytochemicals such as lutein and indoles, which interest nutrionists because of their potential antioxidant, health-promoting benefits.Low-fat diets rich in fruits and vegetables and low in saturated fat and cholesterol may reduce the risk of some types of cancer, a disease associated with many factors. Going green also benefits the health of your vision and keeps your bones and teeth strong.

Go green every day with fruits and vegetables like these:

Green Fruits:

Avocados
Honeydew
Kiwifruit
Limes
Green pears
Green apples
Green grapes

Green Vegetables:

Artichokes
Arugula
Asparagus
Broccoflower
Broccoli
Broccoli rabe
Brussels sprouts
Chinese cabbage
Green beans
Green cabbage
Cucumbers
Endive
Leafy greens
Leeks
Lettuce
Green onion
Okra
Peas
Green pepper
Snow Peas
Sugar snap peas
Spinach
Celery
Chayote squash
Watercress
Zucchini

Don’t forget to drink your Green teas as well! See our article on the benefits of tea. Green tea has many health benefits!

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