a garden of health the diabetes garden might have good sources of: antioxidants to protect against...
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The Diabetes Garden might have good sources of:
•Antioxidants
•To protect against damage caused by high glucose
•Fiber
•To slow the uptake of glucose in the blood
•Magnesium
•To help maintain healthy blood glucose levels
•Low calorie fruits and vegetables
•To promote weight loss or prevent weight gain
The Diabetes Garden might have good sources of:
•Antioxidants
•To protect against damage caused by high glucose
•Fiber
•To slow the uptake of glucose in the blood
•Magnesium
•To help maintain healthy blood glucose levels
•Low calorie fruits and vegetables
•To promote weight loss or prevent weight gain
The Heart Disease Garden might have good sources of:
•Antioxidants
•To help prevent the oxidation of LDL cholesterol
•Fiber
•To help reduce levels of serum cholesterol
•Folate
•To help keep levels of homocysteine low
•Magnesium
•To maintain healthy heart function
The Heart Disease Garden might have good sources of:
•Antioxidants
•To help prevent the oxidation of LDL cholesterol
•Fiber
•To help reduce levels of serum cholesterol
•Folate
•To help keep levels of homocysteine low
•Magnesium
•To maintain healthy heart function
The High Blood Pressure Garden might have good
sources of:
•Potassium
•Magnesium
•Low calorie fruits and vegetables
•To promote weight loss or prevent weight gain
The High Blood Pressure Garden might have good
sources of:
•Potassium
•Magnesium
•Low calorie fruits and vegetables
•To promote weight loss or prevent weight gain
The Cancer Garden might have good sources of:
•Antioxidants
•To reduce the risk of free radical damage to DNA and other cell components
•Fiber
•To move cancer-causing agents more quickly through the GI tract
•Indoles
•To help the liver detoxify potential cancer-causing agents
The Cancer Garden might have good sources of:
•Antioxidants
•To reduce the risk of free radical damage to DNA and other cell components
•Fiber
•To move cancer-causing agents more quickly through the GI tract
•Indoles
•To help the liver detoxify potential cancer-causing agents
A healthy diet is as close as your own
backyard!
A healthy diet is as close as your own
backyard!
Fruits and vegetables contain a wide variety of vitamins and minerals, as well as fiber and phytonutrients, that can reduce the risk for many chronic diseases.
AntioxidantsProtect cells from damage due to free radicals. Antioxidants include:
Vitamin C Broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, tomatoes, potatoes, peppers, greens, parsley, watercress
Watermelon, honeydew melon, berriesBeta-carotene
Carrots, pumpkin, sweet potatoes, acorn and hubbard squash, broccoli, dark greensCantaloupe
Lutein and zeaxanthin Corn, broccoli, green peas, green beans, lettuce, brussel sprouts, cabbage, kale, spinach
Honeydew melon Quercetin Resveretrol
Apples, red and yellow onions, parsley Blueberries, red grapes, peanutsLycopene
Tomatoes, watermelon
AntioxidantsProtect cells from damage due to free radicals. Antioxidants include:
Vitamin C Broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, tomatoes, potatoes, peppers, greens, parsley, watercress
Watermelon, honeydew melon, berriesBeta-carotene
Carrots, pumpkin, sweet potatoes, acorn and hubbard squash, broccoli, dark greensCantaloupe
Lutein and zeaxanthin Corn, broccoli, green peas, green beans, lettuce, brussel sprouts, cabbage, kale, spinach
Honeydew melon Quercetin Resveretrol
Apples, red and yellow onions, parsley Blueberries, red grapes, peanutsLycopene
Tomatoes, watermelon
Potassium and MagnesiumAre involved in a variety of processes related to blood pressure and
heart regulation. Sources include:
Potassium Sweet and white potatoes, beans and peas, tomatoes, greens, broccoli,
parsley, melonsMagnesium
Pumpkin and squash seeds, beans and peas, greens, peanuts, potatoes
Potassium and MagnesiumAre involved in a variety of processes related to blood pressure and
heart regulation. Sources include:
Potassium Sweet and white potatoes, beans and peas, tomatoes, greens, broccoli,
parsley, melonsMagnesium
Pumpkin and squash seeds, beans and peas, greens, peanuts, potatoes
FiberDelays stomach emptying, binds to cholesterol, and adds bulk to waste.
Sources include:
Legumes Navy, pinto, butter beans, green, field, black-eyed/crowder peas
Cruciferous Vegetables Broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, brussel sprouts, kale, greens, radishes
Apples, Pears, Berries, Figs
FiberDelays stomach emptying, binds to cholesterol, and adds bulk to waste.
Sources include:
Legumes Navy, pinto, butter beans, green, field, black-eyed/crowder peas
Cruciferous Vegetables Broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, brussel sprouts, kale, greens, radishes
Apples, Pears, Berries, Figs
FolateMay reduce homocysteine levels, a risk factor for heart disease.
Sources include:
Beans and peas, broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, kale, collards, brussels sprouts, radishes, mustard, watercress, turnips, spinach
FolateMay reduce homocysteine levels, a risk factor for heart disease.
Sources include:
Beans and peas, broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, kale, collards, brussels sprouts, radishes, mustard, watercress, turnips, spinach
IndolesHelp to detoxify compounds, including those that might cause
cancer. Sources include:
Cruciferous Vegetables Broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, brussel sprouts, kale, greens, radishes
IndolesHelp to detoxify compounds, including those that might cause
cancer. Sources include:
Cruciferous Vegetables Broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, brussel sprouts, kale, greens, radishes
People who eat the most fruits and vegetables have the lowest rates of chronic diseasesNow you know some of the reasons why!
People who eat the most fruits and vegetables have the lowest rates of chronic diseasesNow you know some of the reasons why!
Sarah L. Ash, PhD.
Department of Food Science
Both help regulate blood
pressure