2 Reasons Why Green Foods Are So Good For Your Health

Eating green foods are some of the most powerful foods you can consume for good health. We need to eat them every day, in plentiful amounts. There are two reasons why this is so.

1. Green is the middle of the color spectrum. Because green is in the middle of the color spectrum, it is        very balancing for the mind, body, and spirit. Think of all the green in nature and how good we feel when out in nature. A similar calming, centering effect happens when we eat green foods.

One experiment you can do is to just eat all green foods for a day and see how you feel. This would include any or all of the following: leafy greens, broccoli, artichokes, green beans, green peas, cabbage, brussel sprouts, asparagus, sprouts, microgreens, cucumbers, green bell peppers, celery, green grapes, green apples, kiwi fruit, olives and olive oil, avocado, pistachio nuts, pumpkin seeds, mung beans. It’s fun to experiment and see how you feel physically and emotionally.

2. Many of the green foods are rich in chlorophyll. Chlorophyll is very similar to hemoglobin in molecular structure. Hemoglobin is the iron-rich protein in red cells that helps oxygenate the blood. So when we have chlorophyll-rich foods, we are getting more oxygen to the cells. This helps us feel more energized and alert.

Chlorophyll also helps the body sweep out unneeded toxins. In addition, these green foods are loaded with vitamins, minerals, fiber, and some protein. So they help the body get the nutrients it needs.

The deeper the green color in the food, the more chlorophyll it contains. Some foods that are especially chlorophyll-rich are spinach, broccoli, collards, arugula, parsley, cress, kelp, spirulina, and algae. However, all foods that are a green color contain some chlorophyll.

Now that you know why green foods are so beneficial, how do you get started adding them to your diet? You might want to start with the one-day experiment listed above so you are more convinced of their efficacy, or you might want to jump in and just start by adding one green food to your dietary intake each day. That might mean having some steamed broccoli, a tossed salad (many including some pumpkin seeds, pistachio nuts, or olives), some guacamole, a sprinkling of parsley on your dinner, or some roasted asparagus. Or, you might want to add some kiwi fruit or green grapes to your breakfast. Cooking with olive oil will also help.

Then, when you’re established in the pattern of one green food a day, up it to two green foods a day. You can keep going like that until you feel  that your body is getting enough.

If you want more free pointers on how to add green foods to your daily food intake, feel free to contact me.