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The Rainbow of Health

Thursday, July 15th, 2010

Eat fruits and vegetables, is one of the phrases cleaning business looking a little guilty eating habits inviting much healthier, but you know what are the benefits of eatingĀ  fruits or the benefit from eating vegetables.

The Rainbow of Health

Here is a list of colors and the advantages it offers eat that rainbow of health:

The green: These foods are good to protect against cancer because they are high in phytochemicals such as isothiocyanates. Contains two excellent antioxidants like lutein and zeaxanthin. Artichokes, asparagus, broccoli, green beans, are among the essential green foods. The avocado and within the kiwi fruit also come into this world that flourish more.

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Cucumber is a Food Rich in Vitamins and Minerals

Wednesday, May 19th, 2010

Cucumber is a Food Rich in Vitamins and Minerals

It is a vegetable rich in water that is usually consumed much more in summer but you should not miss on any diet throughout the year as it has diuretic properties, it is also very relaxing and beneficial for the care of our skin.

The high content of vitamin A makes it a very healthy plant for vision care, strengthening the skeletal system and for the proper functioning of the immune system.

On the other hand, the cucumber is rich in folates involved in the production of red and white blood cells and the formation of antibodies that strengthen the body’s immune system. (more…)

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