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G R E E N C A R D 🌿• .
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📸 // by @tropicallylina
✅ BELL PEPPERS – Bell peppers are rich in many vitamins and antioxidants, especially vitamin C and various carotenoids. For this reason, eating them may have several health benefits, such as improved eye health, and reduced risk of several chronic diseases.
✅ ASPARAGUS – It’s low in calories and a great source of nutrients, including fiber, folate and vitamins A, C and K. Additionally, eating asparagus has a number of potential health benefits, including weight loss, improved digestion, healthy pregnancy outcomes and lower blood pressure.
✅ LETTUCE – Although it’s low in fiber, it has a high water content, making it a refreshing choice during hot weather. It also provides calcium, potassium, vitamin C, and folate. The nutrients in iceberg lettuce can help you to meet the standard daily requirements for several vitamins and minerals.
✅ SPINACH – Spinach is also an excellent source of vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C and folate as well as being a good source of manganese, magnesium, iron and vitamin B2.
✅ ARTICHOKE – One medium artichoke has a whopping 6 grams of dietary fiber! They also contain a significant amount of protein in comparison to many other veggies and are very rich in prebiotics and antioxidants.
✅ MINT – Mint is a calming and soothing herb that has been used for thousands of years to aid with an upset stomach, indigestion and cholesterol levels.
✅ BRUSSELS – Brussel sprouts are low in calories but high in fiber, vitamins and minerals. In addition to this, they’re rich in antioxidants and they contain ALA Omega-3 fatty acids — which helps reduce inflammation.
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✅ ZUCCHINI – Zucchini helps improve digestion, lowers blood sugar levels and supports healthy circulation and a healthy heart. It also improves eye health, boosts energy and weight loss and assists with thyroid and adrenal functions.
✅ SNOW PEAS – Snow peas are packed with vitamin A, vitamin C, iron, potassium, dietary fiber, magnesium, folic acid, and small levels of healthy fats.
