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Happy St. Patricks Day! Do you get enough of the green? Dark leafy greens rock the vitamin count, with excellent supplies of vitamins A, C, and K. These vitamins protect your bones, decrease inflammation, support cell growth and development, protect vision, support your circulatory system, and improve immune function. Some greens are also good sources of vitamin E, which protects your cells from free radical damage while boosting your immune system. Furthermore, dark green leafy vegetables are good sources of folate, which is key for several vital functions in the body. It’s especially important during early pregnancy. According to the National Institutes of Health, “Due to its role in the synthesis of DNA and other critical cell components, folate is especially important during phases of rapid cell growth.” Unfortunately, the Dietary Guidelines for Americans has found that ”many women capable of becoming pregnant still do not meet the recommended intake for folic acid.” Don’t be one of those people! But wait, there’s more! The Agricultural Research Service asserts that “Because of their high content of antioxidants, green leafy vegetables may be one of the best cancer-preventing foods. Studies have shown that eating 2 to 3 servings of green leafy vegetables per week may lower the risk of stomach, breast and skin cancer. These same antioxidants have also been proven to decrease the risk of heart disease.”
Posted on: Mon, 17 Mar 2014 16:38:22 +0000

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