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Monday, April 2, 2012

Lean Mean and Green

Check out these 6 GREEN super foods for good health!

Kale – cancer fighting properties, chlorophyll, calcium, iron and vitamins A and C; 3 g of fiber and 4 g of protein per two cup serving

 
Kiwi – magnesium and fiber and low in calories; twice as much vitamin C per serving as oranges and twice as much potassium than bananas

 
Peas – anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties; ½ cup has 5.5 g fiber and 5 g protein; frozen peas are delicious because they are picked fresh and frozen immediately to lock in nutrients, try snacking on frozen peas

Parsley – antioxidant with three times as much vitamin C as citrus, high in vitamin A, calcium, magnesium and iron, mild diuretic to help alleviate bloatingWatercress – cancer fighting food; more iron per serving than spinach and only 4 calories per cup
Pistachios – only 100 calories per 30 nuts; fiber, monounsaturated fatty acids that protect the heart; excellent source of vitamin E, B-complex vitamins, copper, manganese, potassium, calcium, zinc and selenium


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