It is extremely important now, more than ever, that people need to 'wake-up' to the constant poisons that they put in their body. Over the years, laziness, misinformation, and sheer convenience has caused so many people to go astray from eating truly healthy. With the newer generation of people, came new, poor habits of food diets. People have systematically become dependent on the convenience of not having to prepare healthy meals (or meals at all) to consume themselves, and instead, act upon what is fast, what looks good, what smells good, and what tastes good (ignoring ill-health effects) thus Fast Food has become a predominant industry for food consumption across the globe. Fast Food, and its many enclaves, have swept nations kept in ignorance, by banking on the laziness (mind and body) of the people.
Tremendously poor diets like Fast Food, Meat Products (especially processed meats), and other fatty-rich foods, not only contribute to obesity, but they all also produce poor bodily functioning over time. Meat is considered heavy on the body and it takes much 'breaking down' for the body to process it sufficiently to sustain healthy functionality. After years of consuming such unhealthy foods, the body breaks down biologically and disease often arises in people. When disease surfaces and is left unchecked and without remedy, it can lead to very bad health that can take away the quality of a person's life and even lead to death. When it comes to food consumption, many people understand the simple concept, "You are what you eat," figuratively speaking in a sense. Therefore, it is critical to now take charge of eating habits and let go of consuming the bad types of foods that damage and kill the body.
Scientific research has consistently revealed the grand attributes of the consumption of fresh, green vegetables in the human body. The collective research also revealed how foods are biologically broken down by the body to move throughout the body and provide the body with its needed nutrients. Fresh, green vegetables have been known to promote extremely beneficial fuel/nutrients for the human body to function properly, effectively, and optimally.
Some of the most well-known nutrients derived from fresh, green vegetables are Vitamin C and fiber, both essential in healthy body functioning. Vitamin C is a vitamin also known as Ascorbic Acid and it is important for bodily repair of tissues, when tissues are damaged (internal and external injuries). Vitamin C is an antioxidant, which is a nutrient found mainly in plants. Antioxidants perform in many useful ways for the body, with one of its benefits being that it can slow the aging processes of the body. Green, leafy vegetables have been studied and known to possess Vitamin C and fiber.
Broccoli, a green vegetable, is rich in Vitamin C, believe it or not. Broccoli is known to carry more Vitamin C then some citrus fruits that are high in Vitamin C. Other fresh, green vegetables known to be rich in Vitamin C are: brussel sprouts, green peppers, and cabbage. Therefore, it is highly recommended by genuine nutritionists for people to consume these specific types of vegetables for their utmost beneficial factors for the healthy functioning of the body.
Fiber is another major contributor to the health benefits of eating fresh, green vegetables. Where fiber comes into play, green, leafy vegetables like spinach and mustard greens are high in fiber when cooked correctly. About one (1) cup of correctly cooked spinach or mustard greens is scientifically said to be equivalent to about five (5) grams (g) of fiber. Fiber has been discovered to help consumed food be better processed by the body for eventual expulsion, after the body has gained its needed nourishment from food consumed.
What is commonly known as "bowel movements" is otherwise identified as the body eliminating waste, which sends people to the bathroom to get rid of the waste. Fiber makes waste elimination much smoother in its peristalsis (movement through the body) of being processed by the body for eventual elimination. With that being mentioned, a green, leafy vegetable diet can create effective processing of foods consumed by the body for overall better waste elimination. Such waste elimination sustains the body's natural ability to rebuild, heal, and remain healthy by the body operating with its utmost functionality.
By a person committing to a green vegetable diet, many benefits can be quickly reaped, as the body not only responds better to highly nutritious foods like green vegetables, it can sustain optimum body functioning. And, although many people may consider it difficult to let go of poor eating habits because their personal food choices look, smell, and taste good, it can be well worth the dedication to eat right for long-term health and well-being. When a person takes wellness into consideration, it would be best not to put off tomorrow, what can be done today, especially when it comes to eating right and staying committed to a nutritious diet.
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