A lot of variety and type of vegetables that can be easily we get in this nature. The shape and the colour varies. There are red, green, Orange, yellow, and purple. Everything is of course very beneficial for health.
During this time, green-colored vegetables may be better known and to be an option. However, it doesn't hurt if you start to make variations to the eating orange-colored vegetables. Health experts recommend eating in Canada for the orange-colored vegetables every day. Why?
1. the fight against breast cancer in early stage
Retinoic acid is a substance that is derived from vitamin A, which is found on sweet potatoes and carrots. Research conducted by Fox Chase Cancer Center, Philadelphia, shows retinoat acid has properties as contrarian breast cancer at an early stage (stage two), but not in the stadium on it.
2. Increase beta-karotena
Beta-karotena is one of the antioxidant substances contained in vegetables-carrots, vegetables such as potatoes, and pumpkin. Beta-karotena had a role in regulating the immune system and keep the vision remained good. Beta-karotena is fat soluble nutrients and a study showed that certain vegetables with less frying oil can increases the beta-karotena of 63 per cent to 53 per cent on carrots and squash.
3. Protect the heart
Studies show that the level of alpha and beta-karotena, was also higher in antioxidants, can lower the risk of death from cardiovascular disease.
4. protect your eyes
Pumpkin and carrots are rich in lutein and zeaxanthin, two plant pigments that help prevent cataracts. A study published in Archives of Ophthalmology provides a involving more than 35,000 women showed that those who got the highest amount of pigment in the diet (6.716 micrograms per day) had 18 percent lower risk of severe cataracts.
5. Boost immune system
Vitamin B6 found in carrots and squash have a role in the growth of blood cells and protein metabolism. Not only that, this vitamin also helps the immune system produces antibodies to fight disease.