GreenSmoothies : Antioxidant

Ini resep GreenSmoothies pertama

Tujuan gw ber-smoothies ria bukan karena mo nurunin berat badan a.k.a diet.

Tapi lebih ke suami gw yang notabene males makan sayur..

Dengan GreenSmoothies ini paling ngga 

sehari sekali makan sayur,

Dengan rasa yang menyenangkan.

GRAPES

Grapes are a great source of Vitamins A, B1, B2, B6 and C6. 

Phytonutrients called polyphenols. Flavonoids, Phenolic Acids, and Resveratrol.

These compaunds appear decrease the risk of heart decease.

Red Grape skins and seeds contain recently isolated compounds called Procyanidin B dimers that has shown ability to reduce the size of Estrogen-dependent Breast Cancer Tumors.

Grapes have many health benefits. 

Among those benefits are increased moisture in the lungs

and subduing of Asthma, acne and other skin related problems, 

cleanse liver and kidneys, and they even help fight night blindness.

BLUEBERRIES

According to the USDA Human Nutritional Center, 

Blueberries rank No. 1 in antioxidant benefits compared 

to 40 other fruits and vegetables.

Antioxidants help neutralize harmful 'Free Radicals"

that can lead to cancer and other age-related disease.

The total antioxidant capacity of Blueberries is twice that of Spinach and 

three times that of oranges.

This extraordinary fruit is also rich in pectin, a soluble finer that has been shown

in several research studies to be effective in lowering Cholesterol.

In addition, Blueberries have also been shown to be beneficial for diabetics

as they are a low glycemic food that helps slow down the absorption  

of sugars in the bloodstream.

SPINACH

Spinach is extremely rich in antioxidants, Vitamin A (and especially high in lutein,

which makes spinach beneficial for weak eyes), Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K,

Magnesium, Manganese, Folate (vital constituent of cells), Betaine, Iron, Vitamin B2,

Calcium, Potassium, Vitamin B6, Folic Acid, Copper, Protein, Phosphorus, Zinc

Niacin, Selenium and Omega-3 Fatty Acids.

Due to substance like choline and inositol, which are present in significant amounts,

spinach helps the blood arteries remain healthy.

Diabetics can particularly benefit from spinach,

which is known to stabilize blood sugar and prevent it

from fluctuating often.

Flavonoids and Carotenoids present in Spinach are powerful anti-oxidants 

and have anti-cancer effect.

Spinach is known to be an anti-aging vegetable and being rich in Vitamin K

spinach helps in the clothing of blood in case of injuries.

YOGHURT

Yoghurt is low in Saturated Fat and Cholesterol. It is also a good 

source of protein, Vitamin B12, Pantothenic Acid, Potassium, and Zinc,

and a very good source of Riboflavin, Calcium and Phosphorus.

Yoghurt may help prevent Osteoporosis, reduce the risk of high blood pressure.

Source : Raw Family