Fruits & vegetables are a great source of fiber and the antioxidant nutrient, vitamin C. Be sure to take a look at the Rainbow's End to see why these are needed by your body.

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Green fruits & vegetables also PACKED with other important nutrients and phytochemicals.

 

Cruciferous vegetables (members of the cabbage family) have several amazing cancer-fighting phytochemicals. These phytochemicals can act as antioxidants or they may actually keep cancer-causing substances out of your body. Green fruits, like kiwi, have some of these compounds too.

Try to get at several servings of cruciferous vegetables each week.

 

Some of the phytochemicals in green vegetables can also help in digestion and keep bad bacteria out of your stomach. Broccoli is a great example.

 

 

Leafy greens and some green fruits also contain a phytochemical which keeps your eyes healthy and may keep you from going blind when you get older. Spinach, kale and collard greens are the best sources.

 

Of course, some green vegetables are also high in beta-carotene, another important antioxidant. Remember, beta-carotene can be converted to vitamin A in your body which helps your vision, immunity and your skin look healthy.

 

Several of the leafy green vegetables are also a good source of potassium for your heart to beat correctly and your muscles to contract. They are also rich in calcium for strong bones.

 

You can't go wrong with GREENS!! Try eating them raw for a crunchy snack or check out the more info page for some tasty recipe links.

Try these green fruits & vegetables:

• Broccoli (excellent!!)
• Kale
• Romaine lettuce
• Bok choy
• Zucchini
• Collard greens
• Brussel Sprouts
• Turnip greens
• Spinach
• Asparagus
• Celery
• Cucumbers
• Cabbage
• Artichoke
• Okra
• Kiwi
• Honeydew Melon
• Lime
• Green bell pepper
• and there are many, many more!!

 

 

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Last modified July 4, 2004