Go green is the mantra. It could be environment or it could be your body. Leafy vegetable and fruits are best for your health .Large amounts of fruits, vegetables, olive oil, beans and cereal grains, will have a positive impact on your brain health, a new study has claimed.
The nutrients in vegetables are vital for health and maintenance of your body.Eating a diet rich in vegetables may reduce risk for stroke, cancer, heart diseases and type-2 diabetes.
One to four cups of vegetables are recommended each day, depending on how many calories you need.
Researchers found that people who followed a Mediterranean diet retained more brain volume over a three-year period than those who did not follow the diet as closely. However, contrary to earlier studies, eating more fish and less meat was not related to changes in the brain.
The diet includes large amounts of fruits, vegetables, olive oil, beans and cereal grains such as wheat and rice, moderate amounts of fish, dairy and wine, and limited red meat and poultry. “As we age, the brain shrinks and we lose brain cells which can affect learning and memory,” said Michelle Luciano, of the University of Edinburgh.
Vegetables are important part of healthy eating and provide a source of many nutrients, including potassium, fiber, folate (folic acid) and vitamins A, E and C.
Options like broccoli, spinach, tomatoes and garlic provide additional benefits, making them a superfood!
Potassium may help to maintain healthy blood pressure. Dietary fiber from vegetables helps reduce blood cholesterol levels and may lower risk of heart disease.
Folate (folic acid) helps the body form healthy red blood cells. Women of childbearing age who may become pregnant and those in the first trimester of pregnancy need adequate vegetable in-take during fetal development.
