More Leafy Greens For Ya
These days I read more and more evidence that proves veggies fight cancer. No complaints from me! Today I found yet another reason for you to eat your greens and convince your family and friends to jump on the veggie bandwagon too.
The journal Nutrition published some new research from Spain. Researchers found that eating two cups of leafy greens every day may reduce your risk of lung cancer by 50%! The vitamin A content in the greens may be the reason why.
Lead author of the study, Olga Dosil-Diaz, said that “vitamin A possesses the greatest protective effect against lung cancer by reducing the risk posed by different mechanisms, particularly with regard to its antioxidant potential and role in cellular differentiation.” The researchers also mentioned that the high vitamin C and flavonoid content in vegetables may “individually or collectively” help protect the body against oxidative stress and cancer.
July 2nd, 2008 at 12:43 pm
*sigh* I’m on of those people who tries to get in their daily intake. Most days, I succeed. Good post, quick and to the point. I’ve got a similar blog I’ve just started, tell me what you think: http://www.reap-a-destiny.com
July 3rd, 2008 at 3:48 pm
Bio-flavonoids and vitamins present in vegetables and herbs are just now being discovered as nature’s medicines for health problems such as diabetes, high blood cholesterol and arthritis.
Pure herbs such as Bitter melon, amla, boswellia, arjuna are well known in Ayurveda for their medicinal properties.