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Green Vegetables

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Green vegetables give their color to a pigment called chlorophyll, responsible for a fundamental process called photosynthesis. But, in addition, chlorophyll contains many properties that are good for our health, and that will surely interest you. Some of them are:

· It is a good complement for those who physically active.
· Helps to combat and prevent digestive constipation.
· Detoxifies and oxygenates the body cells.
· It has antioxidant power (prevents premature aging of cells).
· It nourishes and strengthens the intestines and the circulatory system.
· You have been diagnosed with antianemia.
· It is a source of easily digestible minerals and vitamins.
· It helps to cleanse the intestines, the kidneys, the liver, and blood circulation.

Before commenting on the advantages of this type of product, there is something you should always have in mind in questions related to food: In addition to the benefits that food provides, in this case green vegetables, if you have decided to change your consumption habits, you must first consult a specialist.

In addition to the benefits of chlorophyll in green vegetables, it is best to consult a medical specialist first, especially if you require specific dietary needs.

On the other hand, whether a food is healthy or not, depends on two things:

· From the amount of nutrients that it contains.
· From the amount of that food, you consume.

Therefore, your doctor and your nutritionist will tell you Therefore, your doctor or nutritionist will tell you what and how much green vegetables you should consume according to what they deem most convenient for your condition.

What are in general terms the main benefits of green vegetables?

· Its consumption is associated with less risk of cardiovascular diseases.
· Has vitamin A, which is necessary for the bone system, skin regeneration, preventing some eye conditions, and strengthening the immune system, among other things.
· Green vegetables contain essential nutrients that will help you control your weight, as they have a low caloric value and satiating power.
· Help control blood sugar levels.
· Have dietary fiber, which prevents intestinal constipation.
· Has vitamin C, which helps to prevent colds and flu.
· It contains folic acid, which is ideal if you are a woman and helps to improve the defenses.
· They are sources of magnesium and potassium.
· They contain vegetable protein, which can contribute to the protein supply in combination with other foods when replacing animal meat.
· It contains calcium, essential for the bodily healthy skin, women in the menopause stage, and many processes where hormones and enzymes intervene.
· Have anti-inflammatory properties.

 

 
 
 
 
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The importance of plant-based eating

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Plant-based eating is already part of the lifestyle of a large conscious and responsible eating community, with at least 30% of the US population gaining a majority of their protein from sources other than red meat. This corresponds to the trend of achieving a diet with greater inclusion of plant-based proteins as an alternative to reduce meat consumption.

Today we realize that, without a doubt, plant-based eating is already a trend on social platforms such as Twitter, TikTok, YouTube and Instagram. A number of influencers and active social media users, mainly from the younger Generation Z and Millenials, publish thousands of videos and photos of their food every day.

Restaurants have been slowly joining this trend for a few years now, offering more and more ‘plant-based food’ options. We can find entire menus dedicated to this movement in restaurants. Today we can enjoy everything from hamburgers to plant-based energy drinks at the supermarket. For example, bars and cereals are now supermarket staples, and rarely run out of them. They are a great way to start integrating ‘plant-based’ foods on a daily basis, as they are made with simple, natural ingredients that are non-GMO, such as grains, nuts, legumes and seeds that are combined to provide innovative and functional nutritional benefits.

Nowadays, there is yet to be a consensus on what defines a plant-based diet. It has been used to describe various dietary patterns, ranging from a vegan to a Mediterranean diet. While these ways of eating differ in the amount of meat and milk they contain, all descriptions of a plant-based diet focus heavily on promoting healthy plant foods such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains, beans, legumes, nuts, and seeds.

Plant-based nutrition is highly relevant today since we are adapting it to our lifestyle more frequently. Benefits include protecting us against certain chronic or degenerative diseases such as cancer, high blood pressure, dyslipidemia, and hyperglycemia, while helping our bodies to maintain a healthy physical state, as it promotes sustainable weight loss over time, thus reducing the risk of obesity.

Our daily food choices not only affect our health, but also affect the environment. The global food system currently contributes about 20-30% of global greenhouse gas emissions and is a significant driver of land conversion, deforestation, and biodiversity loss. In general, animal products like beef, lamb, and dairy have a higher environmental impact (i.e., they use more resources and produce more greenhouse gases) than plant sources like soy, nuts, and legumes.