Fresh Life Fam: Week of March 1st
March 15th 2021
Happy March Fresh Lifers! Green is the color of the month and we are celebrating all the green favorites with some fun facts ;)
Popular Green Veggies:
Green Kale: Kale is very high in nutrients and very low in calories, making it one of the most nutrient-dense foods on the planet.
Romaine Lettuce: Romaine is high in minerals, such as calcium, phosphorous, magnesium, and potassium. It’s naturally low in sodium. Plus, romaine lettuce is packed with vitamin C, vitamin K, and folate. It’s a good source of beta carotene, which converts into vitamin A in the body.
Zucchini: Zucchini’s fiber may increase insulin sensitivity and stabilize blood sugar levels, potentially reducing your risk of type 2 diabetes.
Broccoli: Broccoli is high in many vitamins and minerals, including folate, potassium, manganese, iron, and vitamins C and K1.
Popular Green Fruits:
Pears: Pears are especially rich in folate, vitamin C, copper, and potassium. They’re also a good source of polyphenol antioxidants.
Green Apples: Green Apples are a good source of several antioxidants, including quercetin, catechin, and chlorogenic acid. These plant compounds are responsible for many of apples’ benefits.
Green Grapes: Grapes are high in antioxidants, beneficial plant compounds that may protect against chronic health conditions, such as diabetes, cancer and heart disease.
Kiwi: Kiwis provide a range of antioxidants that help remove free radicals from the body. This is one way in which the fruit may help prevent cancer.
Did we miss your favorite green produce item? Let us know! We will have to add it this month!
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