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By on January 22nd, 2009

Swiss Chard Benefits (the Rainbow Vegetable)

Swiss chard is part of the beet family. It is very high in vitamin A and K. Vitamin A is very beneficial for your eyes because your body can use it to create retinoids. A very important retinoid is retinol, a chemical compound well known for increasing the effects of the visual pigment, rhodopsin. Rhodopsin is very important for night vision because it helps rod cells to absorb light better. Vitamin K is important for blood clotting, cell growth and may help with bone development. One cup of fresh swiss chard can contain over 300 percent of the daily value of vitamin K.

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By on December 31st, 2008

Spinach – Best Source Of Antioxidants

Spinach is not the best tasting vegetable in the world but it packs a incredible amount of nutrients. Spinach is one of the richest source of antioxidants, 1 cup of fresh spinach has over 3,600 IU of beta-carotene. Beta-carotene is one of the many carotenoids which are well known for their anti-cancer and anti-aging properties.

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By on December 19th, 2008

Mustard Greens – Cancer Fighter

Mustard green is a vegetable that belongs to the Brassica family. The leaves of the plant are full of vitamins, minerals, and dietary fiber to boost your health and energy. The reason why mustard greens are effective at fighting against cancer is because the vegetable is full of vitamin E, C, A and beta-carotene.

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By on November 18th, 2008

Broccoli – Best Cancer Fighter

Broccoli is a weird looking vegetable but is full of health wonders. Broccoli is packed with disease fighting agents known as phytochemicals and antioxidants. To be specific, broccoli contains indoles, sulforaphane, beta carotene, isothiocyanates, quercetin, folate, vitamin C, lutein and glutathione.

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