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Plants and their Magical Health-Promoting Ingredients
“Eat your fruits and vegetables,” we are told by our mother and also by most nutritionists, as well as a few physicians. But why, especially if we don’t like them?
Epidemiological studies have compared populations that consume significant amounts of fruits, vegetables and beans (legumes) to those that have little plant food in their diet. People on the former diet are much healthier overall.
Just what is present in plants that we seem to require for maximum health?
require for maximum health?
Plant Active Compound Health Benefits
Broccoli
(broccoli sprouts)
sulforaphane
Cancer, blood pressure, potent inducer of antioxidants
Grapes
(grape seed, skin)
proanthocyanidins, resveratrol
Cancer of skin, blood pressure, cardiovascular health, possibly increased life span
Turmeric
curcumin
Anti-inflammatory, cancer, Alzheimer’s disease, arthritis
Tomato paste
lycopene
Breast, prostate and other cancers
Green tea, cocoa
catechins
Cancer, cardiovascular health, blood pressure, weight control