When I turn through the pages of books written by expert nutrition authors, I come across a fact that could be well agreed among all my companions. When it comes to green vegetables, they are found to be nutrient dense in most of the vitamins and minerals. If I list out the green vegetables they would be spinach, fenugreek, amaranths, dill, onion green, green beans of all types, turnips, radishes with their greens, mustard greens, coriander, mint, parsley, celery, cabbage, cauliflower greens etc. These are most of the veggies that are available in Asian markets whereas some vegetables like kale,collard, lettuce are also available
These vegetables are low in calories and perhaps the most concentrated form of vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients. They are rich in minerals like iron, calcium, potassium and magnesium. They contain vitamins like C, K, A, E and most components of the vitamin B group.They also provide phytonutrients like lutein, zeaxanthin that protect the body cells from damage and protect our eyes from age-related problems.They slow down the process of inflammation in the body and make way for healthy rejuvenation of cells. They also protect our body from dangers of cancer and cardiovascular disease. I would not be wrong if I call them "nutrition power houses. " Most of the green vegetables contain minimum amounts of carbohydrates and therefore they would be the first choice for weight watchers. We usually relish flat breads made of fenugreek(paranthas), spinach and salads with lettuce and cabbage. What we need to look for is the fact that we do not add unhealthy fats (such as mayonnaise, butter)as dressing to the salads or else the entire effort of the greens would turn futile.
For fussy eaters like kids we mothers would have to rack our brains to think in what way do we give to the kids so as to they gobble it up without even realizing what it does contain some green stuff!. Flattenned breads, wraps, patties,
Cutlets, sauces(chutneys) are good ways of making tempting foods for them. I would try to include recipes as and when I write on the appropriate topics.
Ii hope I have encouraged all my readers to grab a green as soon as they see it at the vegetable vendor or a supermarket.
These vegetables are low in calories and perhaps the most concentrated form of vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients. They are rich in minerals like iron, calcium, potassium and magnesium. They contain vitamins like C, K, A, E and most components of the vitamin B group.They also provide phytonutrients like lutein, zeaxanthin that protect the body cells from damage and protect our eyes from age-related problems.They slow down the process of inflammation in the body and make way for healthy rejuvenation of cells. They also protect our body from dangers of cancer and cardiovascular disease. I would not be wrong if I call them "nutrition power houses. " Most of the green vegetables contain minimum amounts of carbohydrates and therefore they would be the first choice for weight watchers. We usually relish flat breads made of fenugreek(paranthas), spinach and salads with lettuce and cabbage. What we need to look for is the fact that we do not add unhealthy fats (such as mayonnaise, butter)as dressing to the salads or else the entire effort of the greens would turn futile.
For fussy eaters like kids we mothers would have to rack our brains to think in what way do we give to the kids so as to they gobble it up without even realizing what it does contain some green stuff!. Flattenned breads, wraps, patties,
Cutlets, sauces(chutneys) are good ways of making tempting foods for them. I would try to include recipes as and when I write on the appropriate topics.
Ii hope I have encouraged all my readers to grab a green as soon as they see it at the vegetable vendor or a supermarket.
