Low Glycemic Fruits and Veggies with Healthy Benefits
Some weight loss programs exclude fruits and veggies, which leaves the skeleton of a monotonous food regimen, and an even more difficult time dieting. On the other hand, there are fruits worth their weight on your plate, and should not go to waste. Yes, you can still gain weight if the rest of your eating regimen is not cleaned up, but low glycemic fruits and vegetables should be included in your daily meals. These low glycemic foods offer an abundance of healthy benefits.
Strawberries
Besides a high antioxidant capacity, strawberries are an excellent source of potassium. Potassium, a heart friendly mineral, has been shown to reduce systolic blood pressure, the top number by several points. Although potassium has not been directly linked with lowered cholesterol, diets proven to lower cholesterol are high in potassium.
Cauliflower
This cruciferous vegetable is full of wonderful antioxidants that help prevent oxidative stress in cells. What's even better than that? Cauliflower acts as an anti-inflammatory with good sources of Vitamin K and omega-3 fatty acids, in the form of alpha linolenic acid (ALA).
Garlic
Everyone should reap the healthy benefits of this low glycemic vegetable. It's a powerful anti-oxidant and an anti-fungal. This odorous antibiotic is also able to ward off bacteria such as Salmonella, Staphylococcus, Cryptococcal meningitis and several others. Bacteria often becomes resistant to antibiotics, but that's not the case in garlic.
Radishes
This cruciferous food is a good source of potassium and folic acid, as well as an excellent source of Vitamin C. Although the roots are a popular edible part of the plant, the leaves are also nutritious. This low glycemic food has been used to help the liver, kidney and colon.
Grapefruit
Grapefruit has been well known for its involvement with weight loss because of the Grapefruit Diet created in the 1930's. In general, the grapefruit is full of antioxidants and has been known for repairing damaged cells, reducing heart disease and cholesterol. If you plan to add grapefruit to your diet, be sure not to add sugar to it. This is counter productive.
Celery
This stalky vegetable has a distinct taste and several different healthy benefits. Celery produces coumarins, which are effective in preventing cancer and enhancing white blood cells. Though it has a higher level of sodium than other vegetables, it is offset by its high levels of potassium. Besides having these great benefits, it's high in folate, Vitamin C and fiber.
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