The Skinny Kid

March 1, 2007

The Spice of Life

Filed under: Health, Phytochemicals, Vegetables — Trent @ 9:46 pm

A veggie variety act is healthiest - The Diabetes Blog

Colorado State University researchers found that, despite eating one less serving daily, people who consumed a wider array of vegetables experienced more health benefits than those who chose from a smaller assortment. The source behind these benefits come from phytochemicals, compounds that guard cells against free radical damage. By eating a wider assortment of vegetables, people had a better chance of consuming a greater amount of protective phytochemicals.

Plus you don’t get sick of anything.

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