HEALTH REPORT
Go for Green
F rom increasing weight and preventing disease - is there anything supergreens can’t do? Kermit wasmistaken - it IS easy being green! Eating more supergreens - think: spinach, broccoli, collards, kale, spirulina, barley grass and chlorella - has many positive effects on your health. They taste great, too, especially in a supergreens concentrated powder formula which you can easily add to juice, smoothies and Buddha bowls. Read on to discover how three of our favourite supergreens can change your life. vitality and boosting brainpower to losing
K, A, B6 and E, as well as folate. Among its slew of positive health benefits are the following: it boosts immune function, prevents cataracts, and improves oestrogen metabolism, which in turn reduces the risk of some oestrogen-dependent cancers. Kale Kale is another brilliant cancer-fighting supergreen, especially in the prevention of breast cancer, thanks to glucosinalate, which is directly converted into cancer- protective isothiocyanates. It is incredibly nutritious: a 100g portion provides two and a half times your daily requirement for vitamin C. It’s also a great supergreen if you are planning a detox, because it breaks down toxins in the liver.
Spinach This is one of the world’s most nutritious vegetables, being an excellent source of vitamins C and A, plus folate, calcium, magnesium and iron. The phytonutrients in spinach, particularly its flavonoids, are important in cancer prevention and fighting cardiovascular disease by countering the oxidation of cholesterol and production of free radicals that cause arterial blockages. Its generous magnesium content plays a role in warding off heart attack and stroke. Broccoli A king hitter in the anti-cancer stakes, broccoli is a rich source of vitamins C,
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