Intensity that takes care of your health

Beyond the smell or taste, the sense of sight plays an important role in the perception that we create ourselves on a dish or food, since its appearance (or color) can indicate some of its nutritional properties ; example, red vegetables

                                              

The perception of taste is the result of the integration of the information provided by the different sensory categories: the smell, the taste, hearing, sight, touch, temperature and sometimes even irritation or pain. This allows to form a previous idea about the flavor of a food, This is described in a study by Coello García, of the Complutense University of Madrid.

 

Intensity that takes care of your health

The vegetables of red coloration they owe their pigmentation to the presence of lycopenes, which are compounds considered as phytochemicals , which play an important role in the prevention of diseases.

That's why we tell you what you should not miss in your diet.

1. Radish 100 grams of this vegetable only contain 20 calories ; In addition, radish is a food made up of a large proportion of water (94%) as well as carbohydrates and fiber.

According to a study conducted in the Faculty of Engineering Sciences, in Ecuador, for Johanna Nasevilla Bonilla, This vegetable contains a significant amount of vitamins, highlighting those of group C and folates. The first has action antioxidant , intervening in the prevention of diseases such as cardiovascular or degenerative.

2. Betabel It is an excellent source of folate, potassium, vitamin C and fiber. In addition, it helps fight liver diseases, constipation, control the  diabetes and anemia. This is indicated by an article of the Digital Library of Traditional Mexican Medicine of the UNAM.

3. Red onion . Its strong odor comes from the sulfurous components it contains, the main one being the allylpropyl disulfide. These components, combined with the high quercetin content, protect the blood vessels from damage caused by cholesterol.

4. Red pepper Thanks to its high content of vitamin C, this vegetable favors the absorption of iron from food in the digestive tube, this is described by a study published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.

5. Red cabbage According to the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Food and Drug Protection Division , the juice of this vegetable is highly effective for the treatment of peptic ulcers. This is due to its high content of glutamine, an amino acid that turns out to be the cells' preferred fuel, and that aligns the stomach with the small intestine.

Having a balanced diet is not difficult, since it must include every one member of each food group. And if you do not know how to distinguish it, the color of the food can help you. Remember that your health is in your hands!


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