Diet

  • Boost Up On Nutrients

Rich in Vitamin A, Potassium, and Calcium, and several important nutrients for your overall health. Your organs need Vitamin A to work properly, potassium to support muscle movement, and calcium to improve your bone health. In addition to these basic nutrients, they are rich in phytonutrients.

 

  • Support Your Immune System

Your immune system is your body’s first line of defense against viruses and harmful bacteria. Without our immune systems, our life spans would drastically be cut and our body functions wouldn’t be as supported. One nutrient essential to supporting our immune system and widely available in dark green vegetables is Vitamin A.

  • Softer Skin

Packed with vitamin A, which is critical for the creation and rejuvenation of skin cells. Clinical studies have shown that vitamin A is particularly effective at treating Eczema, a condition that leads to dry and itchy patches of skin.

Cruciferous vegetables are also high in beta-carotene, which is responsible for the deep resounding colors found in vegetables that have a yellow/orange shade. When digested, beta-carotene is effective at protecting your skin from UV rays and serves as a natural sun blocker. With softer skin and a better defense against the sun, leafy greens could help take your skin from dry to glowing!

 

  •  Improve Your Memory

As we age, cognitive decline and memory loss become pressing issues. One simple way to safeguard your cognitive guard is by adding them to your daily diet.

In a study concerning the effects on the human brain at Tufts University, researchers found that those who consumed power greens daily had lower amounts of cognitive decline in old age. Even with other factors incorporated in the study, such as sex, age, physical activities, and smoking, there was still a wide gap between those who consumed them regularly and those who didn’t.

  • Improve Gut Health

Strong gut health is necessary to prevent autoimmune diseases and to nurture helpful bacteria that help with breaking down food for its nutrients. However, your gut health is strongly influenced by your diet and lifestyle. By eating leafy greens you improve your gut microbiome and strengthen your stomach.

Along with the dietary benefits, the proteins within leafy greens have a unique interaction with cell surface receptors and stimulate the production of innate lymphoid cells. These cells line your intestines and protect your digestive system from bad, harmful bacteria, inflammatory diseases, and obesity. Without these proteins, your digestive system produces fewer innate lymphoid cells and thus lowers your overall gut health.

  • Soften Inflammatory Responses

An inflammatory response is an important function of your body. For example, when you cut your hand, the redness and the swelling of the wound is your body’s way of fighting against potentially harmful bacteria. Though the inflammatory response is the first wave of defense for your body and has certain benefits, the inflammatory response seen in chronic illnesses can be painful if not aggravating and frustrating. Another issue with inflammatory responses seen in chronic illnesses is that they can lead to further complications such as cancer and heart disease.

Power greens help in reducing the intensity of an inflammatory response due to the polyphenols they contain. Polyphenols are protective compounds and serve as powerful antioxidants that lower inflammation. By eating greens, you are including anti-inflammatory foods into your diet and taking an active role in improving your health.

  • Age Gracefully

Just because you are destined to age doesn’t mean your health has to be compromised. A study done by the Cancer Institute shows that by eating greens, you will be able to preserve your cell’s telomeres for a longer period. Telomeres are caps at the end of DNA strands that protect the DNA and ensure they replicate properly. As humans age, their telomeres shorten, which leads to a higher risk of something going awry in cellular replication. Rich in antioxidants, they help in preventing the degeneration of telomeres.

 


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