By Chaundria Singleton
Many people come to me because they struggle with eating 7-13 servings of fruits and vegetables a day as is recommended.
Most of us eat vegetables and fruit, but how many of us really eat raw and vine-ripened even once a week forget daily! I know I am not the only one!
My Personal Struggle and Why eating vegetables is hard!
Because of IBS, I am not able to digest raw veggies without aggravating my IBS and being down for weeks. What is your reason or struggle with not being able to get 7-13 servings a day of raw veggies and fruit?
Eating vegetables: the importance…
Broccoli is a cruciferous vegetable that contains sulforaphane, a compound that may prevent cancer growth. Eating broccoli may also help reduce the risk of chronic disease by protecting against oxidative stress.
Spinach is as a leafy green top the chart as one of the healthiest vegetables, thanks to its impressive nutrient profile. Spinach also boasts plenty of antioxidants, which can help reduce the risk of chronic disease, benefits the heart, as it may lower blood pressure.
Top Four Vegetables Everyone Loves!
Broccoli is rich in a sulfur-containing plant compound known as glucosinolate, as well as sulforaphane, a by-product of glucosinolate. Sulforaphane is significant in that it has been shown to have a protective effect against cancer. broccoli is also loaded with nutrients.
Collard Greens: Did you know that one cup (190 grams) of cooked collard greens contains 5 grams of fiber, 4 grams of protein, and 27% of your daily calcium needs? Adequate calcium intake from plant sources can promote bone health and has been shown to decrease the risk of osteoporosis.
Asparagus just half a cup (90 grams) of asparagus provides one-third of your daily folate needs. This amount also provides plenty of selenium, vitamin K, thiamin, and riboflavin.
Sweet Potatoes are classified as root vegetables, sweet potatoes stand out for their vibrant orange color, sweet taste, and impressive health benefits. One medium sweet potato contains 4 grams of fiber, 2 grams of protein, and a good amount of vitamin C, vitamin B6, potassium, and manganese. Specific types of sweet potatoes may also contain additional benefits. For example, Caiapo is a type of white sweet potato that may have an anti-diabetic effect.
Broccoli is rich in a sulfur-containing plant compound known as glucosinolate, as well as sulforaphane, a by-product of glucosinolate. Sulforaphane is significant in that it has been shown to have a protective effect against cancer. broccoli is also loaded with nutrients.
Collard Greens Did you know that one cup (190 grams) of cooked collard greens contains 5 grams of fiber, 4 grams of protein, and 27% of your daily calcium needs. Adequate calcium intake from plant sources can promote bone health and has been shown to decrease the risk of osteoporosis.
Asparagus just half a cup (90 grams) of asparagus provides one-third of your daily folate needs. This amount also provides plenty of selenium, vitamin K, thiamin, and riboflavin.
Sweet Potatoes are classified as root vegetables, sweet potatoes stand out for their vibrant orange color, sweet taste, and impressive health benefits. One medium sweet potato contains 4 grams of fiber, 2 grams of protein, and a good amount of vitamin C, vitamin B6, potassium, and manganese. Specific types of sweet potatoes may also contain additional benefits. For example, Caiapo is a type of white sweet potato that may have an anti-diabetic effect.
Whole food supplements can help you maintain the amount of nutrition needed daily, if like most; time is not on your side.
The easiest way my family eats 30-45 servings of fruits and veggies and more a day! Plant-Based Omegas, Fruit, Veggie & Berry Vegan Capsules – under the picture
Whole food supplements can help you maintain the amount of nutrition needed daily, if like most; time is not on your side.
Do you have recipes or tips for serving vegetables?
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