Greens and vegetables are the key to health, good mood and longevity. They contain a large amount of fiber, minerals and vitamins, without which a person cannot exist.
And the best way to consume these products is salads. But not all salads are equally healthy.
The article lists products, salads from which should be on the table every day.
Cabbage is rich in vitamins, especially vitamin C. Everyone knows this, but not everyone knows that it contains a lot of sulfur, which is necessary for the health of the lungs. It also contains substances called indole and sulforaphane, which suppress the development of cancer cells. These substances are also essential for the proper functioning of the liver, which is what rids our body of toxic substances.
In addition to the well-known salad of white cabbage or Chinese cabbage, it is worth preparing salads of broccoli, cauliflower, kohlrabi, Brussels sprouts. They can and should be eaten raw, finely chopped with a knife or grated.
If beets are eaten, they are usually boiled. But raw beets are much healthier. It is not necessary to switch completely to raw beets, but you can alternate them with boiled ones. This root vegetable contains a lot of beta-carotene. Beets lower blood pressure, cleanse the intestines, normalize stool, and cleanse the liver.
Beets can be added to carrot or cabbage salad.
Any greens are vital for our body. And it's not just about vitamins, minerals and fiber. Greens contain chlorophyll, which is not found in any other product. Chlorophyll stimulates the production of enzymes, which normalizes the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract, helps restore damaged mucous membranes of the stomach and intestines. But chlorophyll has another ability that is of great importance for modern people. It removes preservatives from the body.
Salads made from different greens should be consumed daily. Greens can be added to vegetable salads. This will not only give them a new taste, but also significantly diversify the diet.
Salads from these root vegetables should be made as often as possible. They are natural bitters, so they stimulate the flow of bile. They can be added to any salads.
To achieve maximum benefit, it is recommended to add nuts and various seeds to salads. For dressing, you can use any oil - sesame, linseed, olive, unrefined sunflower.