Live Well. Eat Well.

If you’re reading this, it’s because you desire to live a healthier life, and I commend you!! One way you can do this is by adding these nutrition-packed veggies to your grocery cart and pantry:

Cabbage: This low-cost, yet highly nutritious cruciferous vegetable contains nutrients called indoles, which may protect against both breast and prostate cancer. Cabbage also provides significant amounts of fiber and vitamin C.

Sweet potatoes: These orange gems are rich in beta carotene and cartenoids, may help boost the immune system, deliver vitamin C and folate (which may reduce the risk of heart disease and prevent certain birth defects), and are low on the glycemic index. Click on this link to read more about the sweet potato and get some great recipes!

Onions: This classic, pungent vegetable adds flavor to any meal. Allicin, a phytonutrient found in most varieties of onions, may be responsible for its health benefits, including lowering cholesterol and blood pressure.

Garlic: This fragrant bulb contains many of the same phytonutrients as onions, as well as antibiotic and antiviral compounds. It may help boost the immune system, prevent colds, lower blood pressure and cholesterol, and fight fungal or yeast infections.

Spinach: This dark leafy green veggie (and others like it, such as kale and collards) contains lutein and zeaxanthin, antioxidant carotenoids that may help prevent cataracts and macular degeneration. Spinach is also a great source of calcium and folate, a B vitamin that helps to prevent birth defects. Buy organic spinach, since pesticides are commonly used on conventionally grown varieties.

~ Live Well ~
Trinity Fitness