Another Reason to Eat Your Veggies
By Katherine Beals, PhD, RD
In an article soon to be published in the peer-reviewed journal Nutrition, researchers from the Galician Public Foundation for Health Emergencies in Spain found that consuming just one serving of green leafy vegetables per day was associated with a significant reduction in lung cancer risk. Similar protection was also observed for an increased intake of potatoes, cabbage, turnip tops, and lettuce. The researchers speculate the protective effect of vegetables stems from their unique nutrient content, specifically the antioxidant nutrients such as beta-carotene, vitamin C and vitamin E.
To see the abstract of the article, click here.
