Eat Your Greens – They Say!

During our recent study stint on various food groups and healthy alternatives, we ended up revising the fact of how important it is for people of all age groups and body types to include green leafy vegetables in the daily diet. Greens are high on flavour and can be cooked in various types and styles.

Go ahead and print this out to pin it on your kitchen board. We have picked top reasons why would not afford to ditch your green!

1. Great source of fibres–

   Green vegetables, especially the leafy ones, are famous to have very high fibre contents. Anyone suffering from irregular bowel syndrome, at any stage,  should definitely include greens in the diets to enhance the digestive system. The fibres increase the digestive enzymes and act as a sweep to the small and large intestine.

2. Vitamin powerhouse–

   Green vegetables are known as rich sources of Vitamins. Instead of indulging in a pill-popping culture, why not eat natural supplements coming from the lap of nature? Green vegetables are famous for vitamin A, C, K, E and folate. These vitamins not only help cover your deficiencies but also help in the absorption of vitamins that come from other non-green sources.

3. Rich sources of iron and calcium–

   Given the amount of junk food the generation of today indulges in, it is very obvious that sooner or later calcium and iron deficiency will creep in. It is very wise for one to make sure that after every indulging session, there is a balance struck by creating your body with some nourishing green veggies which are high not only high on calcium and iron but on various other essential nutrients like carotenoids, essential phytochemicals, folates and more.

4. Absorption of toxins and cure to various diseases –

   Green vegetables possess toxin absorption and elimination properties hence helping the body to cleanse and detoxify. This helps to get rid of various diseases like diabetes, fatty liver, obesity, hypertension and generally most of the hair and skin disorders. Green leafy vegetables contain nitrate that can help prevent the accumulation of fat in the liver.  In a recent survey conducted on a group of people, the ones who were given green leafy vegetables on a regular basis had controlled sugar levels and healthy weight loss as a result. In some cases, it also showed a reduction of high blood pressure and improved insulin glucose homeostasis in people with Type 2 diabetes.

While we have given you the benefits of why consume more of green vegetables, we also have some ideas for you on how to actually get yourself doing so!

1. SOUP IT UP–

   Have your greens dunk into your daily soup. Start with small quantities, to begin with. Accompanying it with some spices and flavour imparting ingredients like garlic and peppers can take it to another level.

2. SMOOTHIE it up–

   this trick can take some hard work. You need to understand the various combinations in which you can blend Greens with your smoothies. Topping your smoothie glass with some alfalfa sprouts or simply flavouring your drink with peppermint – create that perfect recipe

3. BREAD and RICE–

   Greens can be added to the bread base and also as a base sauce to your rice preparation. Not only do they add beautiful aroma and flavour to your dish but also have your body thanking you for some nutrition along with all that carb.

4. SALADS –

   Greens in your salads not only taste yummy but also look gorgeous. Don’t forget to add those green goodness in the salad bowl you make next!

5. SAUCES, GRAVIES, CHUTNEYS –

   Toppings sauces usually are made with ingredients which are high on flavours which can have the greens blending in easily. Why not get creatively green?

Hope you enjoyed reading this article and have good plans to head out to your nearest store and grab some of these nutritional powerhouses right away!

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