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6.Cabbage
There are many powerful antioxidants in cabbage. For example, isothiocyanate can prevent lung cancer and oesophagal cancer, and sulforaphane can help the body detoxify. In addition to its antioxidant properties, cabbage is also a good source of vitamin C and fiber, as well as eye-protecting carotenoids, lutein and zeaxanthin.
7.Sweet potato
Sweet potatoes are rich in potassium, which can make people energetic, and maintain a healthy heart and normal blood pressure. It is rich in carotene and trace element iron, and also has a certain anti-inflammatory effect. In addition, sweet potatoes are also rich in vitamin C, and due to the protective effect of the surrounding starch, they lose less when heated. In addition, studies have shown that sweet potatoes can also fight breast cancer and prostate cancer, prevent degenerative diseases of the body and improve memory.
ps: Most of the residents in Okinawa, Japan live a long life. One of the important reasons is that their staple food is sweet potatoes.
8.Brown rice
Brown rice is rich in B vitamins, vitamin E, and minerals such as magnesium and phosphorus. Studies have found that the oryzanol in brown rice is a powerful antioxidant that can lower cholesterol, and the lignans in it can also prevent breast cancer and other hormone-related cancers. In addition, another study found that simply replacing white rice with brown rice can reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes.
To cook with brown rice, soak it in cold water for 1 hour, and then steam the rice at a ratio of 1.2:1. If you are not used to it at first, you can cook it with white rice and brown rice.
9.Pomegranate
A study by the University of California, Los Angeles found that pomegranate juice contains higher levels of antioxidants than red wine, which can help the body scavenge free radicals and resist ageing. At the 44th American Kidney Week, Dr Batya Kristal, Department of Nephrology, Nahariya West Galilee Hospital, Israel, issued a report saying that after one year of continuous consumption of the appropriate amount of pomegranate juice in hemodialysis patients, their blood lipids, blood pressure and the number of antihypertensive drugs needed to be taken Etc. are all subject to continuous and cumulative beneficial effects. Experts say that the consumption of pomegranate juice can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease in hemodialysis patients.
Pomegranate is also rich in vitamin C and folic acid. It should be reminded that pomegranate seeds are rich in polyphenols and flavonoids that can delay ageing. It is best to chew pomegranate seeds when eating pomegranate.
10.Onion
Onions are rich in nutrients and have high therapeutic value. They are called the "Queen of Vegetables" in European and American countries. Onions are rich in selenium and quercetin, both of which can inhibit cancer-causing activity and prevent the growth of cancer cells. Moreover, onions are the only vegetable known to contain prostaglandin A. Prostaglandin A can dilate blood vessels and reduce blood viscosity, thereby lowering blood pressure, increasing coronary blood flow, and preventing thrombosis.
In France, a study conducted on women showed that women who consume more onions and garlic have a lower risk of breast cancer.
Seeing this, have friends noticed it? These foods are common foods in daily life. I didn't expect that common foods have such powerful nutritional effects~ So, don't you want to eat them?
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