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Top 5 Nutrient-Dense Vegetables

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Nutrient dense  foods are fully packed with nutrients(vitamins and minerals).They are usually low in calories but contains high amount of vitamins and minerals. In other words, Nutrient dense  foods  are rich in nutrients when compared to their calorie content. Nutrient dense  foods are healthy foods rich in nutrients compared to energy-dense foods and satisfies the  nutrient requirements of the human body. Nutrient dense  foods examples,fruits and vegetables,satisfies the nutrient needs of your body and makes you feel fuller for long time. Energy-dense foods are   low in fiber and are  high in sugar and fat content.Examples-  Products containing added  sugars , processed  cereals  are  Energy-dense foods.These foods  may not truly satisfy the appetite.  Reduce energy-dense foods and include more  nutrient-dense foods  in you diet for healthy living. Nutrient dense  foods helps to  limit fat, calories, and possible weight gain. According to  Dr. Fuhrman,Check ANDI fo

10 Super Benefits of Spinach

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"Eat spinach and get supercharged strength like Popeye". 10 Super Benefits of Spinach 1.Spinach is a very good source of Vitamin A. Helps to maintain healthy hair, skin and mucous membranes, assists protein synthesis, prevents and fights viral and respiratory infections,essential for eye health,assists in growth and bone formation and also helps to prevent night blindness. 2.Spinach is a  nutrient-dense food with lot of vitamins and  minerals.It  is low in Saturated Fat and very low in Cholesterol. It is also a very good source of Dietary Fiber, Protein, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E , Vitamin K, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Vitamin B6, Folate, Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Copper and Manganese. 3.Spinach is GOOD for Eye Health .It is rich in Antioxidants like Lutein & Zeaxanthin,Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) which are very good for eyes Health.Protects the eyes from various eye diseases and also from cataracts and age-related macular degeneration. 4

10 Hidden Benefits of Capsicum or Bell Pepper

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Capsicum is popularly available  in red,green and yellow color.It is also known as bell Pepper.It is the best vegetable for weight reduction. Health Benefits of Capsicum/Bell Pepper 1.Capsicum speeds up the metabolism and helps to burn calories.It lowers the fat stored in blood corpuscles, called triglycerides and helps in weight reduction. 2.Capsicum has blood clotting properties.Vitamin C is found to play a major role in dissolving blood clots. 3.Capsicum is an excellent source of vitamin A and vitamin C . These vitamins are powerful antioxidants.They helps in fighting against the free radicals in the body which may cause damage to nerves and blood vessels.And it also helps in treating cardiac diseases,chronic rhinitis,osteoarthritis, bronchial asthma and cataract.  4.Capsicum contains compounds known as capsaicins which is beneficial for treating pain-related diseases.It blocks the transmission of pain from the skin to the spinal cord and prevents the sensation of pai