3. Cabbage
Cabbage may be a secret weapon in
helping prevent prostate cancer. In one study,
men who ate 3 or more servings (1 cup raw
or ½ cup cooked) of cruciferous vegetables
such as cabbage, broccoli, Brussels sprouts
and kale a week had a 41% lower risk of
prostate cancer compared to men who ate
less than 1 serving of these vegetables a
week.
Cabbage is an excellent source of folate
and vitamin K. Folate plays a role in creating
cells and is needed to prevent anemia.
Vitamin K plays a role in wound healing,
blood clotting, and bone health. Getting
enough vitamin K may help reduce your risk
of bone fractures.
4. Lentils
Lentils are an excellent source of fibre and
protein. They also contain resistant starch
which is fermented by healthy bacteria in the
colon and turned into short-chain fatty acids,
which promote colon health and prevent
colorectal cancer cells from growing and
dividing.
5. Garlic
Garlic may cut your risk of heart disease in
several ways; it helps to lower cholesterol
and triglycerides and contains sulfur compounds that may help reduce blood pressure.
These compounds help to expand and relax
blood vessels.
5 MUST-HAVE
SMOOTHIE
ADD-INS
Are you in a smoothie rut, using the same
ingredients over and over? Here are 5 exciting
ways to take your smoothie up a notch!
1. Green Tea: You can brew your own green tea or
use matcha powder in your smoothies. Did you know
that 1 cup of tea made with matcha powder offers
10 times the amount of antioxidants as 1 cup of
brewed green tea? Studies have shown that drinking
green tea is linked with a reduced risk of colorectal
cancer. The protective effect of green tea may be due
to antioxidants called catechins. Catechins have been
shown to prevent cancer from forming, or slow its
growth.
2. Hemp Seeds: Hemp seeds are rich in protein
and fibre along with heart-healthy omega-3 fats.
They’re a Canadian superfood that gives your
smoothies staying power, keeping you fuller longer.
3. Frozen Cranberries: Did you know cranberries
are higher in antioxidants than blueberries? Antioxidants in cranberries have been shown to reduce the
growth of several types of cancer and to cause cancer
cells to self-destruct.
4. Chlorella: Chlorella is a blue-gre