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Vegetables are some of the most nutritious of foods when it comes to antioxidants, vitamins, minerals and enzymes. Dark leafy greens in particular, such as spinach and kale, are the most nutrient dense of foods when you tally up the amount of nutrients per calorie of food. Cruciferous vegetables that include broccoli, kale, cabbage and brussels sprouts are amongst the most effective of foods for protecting us against cancer.

Cruciferous vegetables contain two anti-cancer compounds called sulforaphane and indoles. Research has shown that these two compounds stimulate the body to dramatically increase the production of detoxifying enzymes that are especially effective at removing carcinogens from the body. Large prospective studies that analyze the eating habits of tens of thousands of people from different countries all conclusively find that those who eat the most cruciferous vegetables are much less likely to develop cancer than those who eat few or no cruciferous vegetables.

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Vitamin C is a nutrient that is found in vegetables. Broccoli, kale and spinach are especially abundant in this vitamin. One cup of broccoli green juice alone will provide twice the recommended allowance of this vitamin. Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant that protects our cells from oxidative damage that can lead to cancer and heart disease. Vitamin C is especially effective at protecting our arteries from oxidation that leads to arteriosclerosis – the number one contributer to heart disease. Vitamin C is also an important vitamin for the immune system. It fends off viruses and infections like flu and colds.

Green colored vegetable juicer recipes are a great source of vitamin K. This lesser known vitamin is essential for helping the blood to clot to seal off wounds and bleeding. More recently it has been discovered that vitamin K has some other health benefits too. It helps to reverse arteriosclerosis by removing the calcium that binds cholesterol and fats together into a plaque on the artery wall. Vitamin K also has anti-inflammatory effects and can help with arthritis and asthma.

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