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An Underrated Green Vegetable That’s High In Iron Can Also Help Lower Blood Pressure – Health Digest
Ekateryna Zubal/Shutterstock Underrated. Underappreciated. Underused. That’s what you might call any nutrient-rich veggie that typically ends up in the trash instead of on your plate. Think you’d never toss out a nutritious food? Think again. Data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture suggests that up to 40% […]
A Trendy Green Vegetable Juice High In Essential Vitamins Can Also Lower Cholesterol – Health Digest
Daniel De La Hoz/Getty Images A quick scroll through social media will bombard you with the latest miracle food, drink, or supplement promising a longer life, boundless energy, or a rock-solid immune system. However, the truth is that one food group already does all that — vegetables. Your […]
One Of Your Favorite Green Legumes Is High In A Vitamin That Can Naturally Lower Cholesterol – Health Digest
Puhimec/Getty Images Although your body needs cholesterol to provide structure to your cells and produce hormones, too much cholesterol can clog your arteries. High cholesterol can lead to heart disease and stroke. Foods rich in saturated fats such as processed meats, snack foods, fast food, and packaged […]
The Green Protein That Can Help You Poop Instantly – Health Digest
According to the North Ottawa Wellness Foundation, a ½ cup of cooked green peas contains 4.4 total grams of fiber. While there are different kinds of fiber, the main two categories are soluble and insoluble fiber, both of which can be found in green peas. Harvard Health Publishing explains that both kinds of fiber can […]
Green Beans Have An Unexpected Amount Of Protein – Health Digest
There’s a reason why your mother told you not to forget the green beans on your plate while you focused on everything else but the superfood. They may not taste as amazing as mashed potatoes (although this depends on how you make them and varied palates, of course), but they come packed with a whole […]
The Real Reason Operating Rooms Are Green – Health Digest
If you were to take a look at the color wheel, you’d notice that green is positioned opposite red. There is some theory to support why this makes green an ideal color for walls inside an operating room. Typically, a surgeon may spend anywhere from a few hours to many hours looking at the innards […]