A lifesaving benefit to eating your VEGGIES?

Mom said it best…

It’s important to eat your veggies!

Well, today you’re a few years older and wiser… but it’s still important you eat your vegetables.

In fact, research shows a new lifesaving benefit to eating your greens!

According to a study published in the Journal of Nutrition, eating just one cup of leafy GREEN vegetables every day can boost muscle function…

Especially as you age!

This is important for seniors because poor muscle function is linked to greater risk of falls and fractures and is considered a key benchmark of general health and wellbeing.

So, what’s the secret behind green veggies and staying strong?

Leafy green vegetables are rich in natural nitrates, which help maintain optimal limb strength… especially in your lower body.

In fact, researchers found that folks who ate a diet rich in nitrates had 11% stronger lower limb strength compared to those who did not consume as many green leafy veggies.

But that’s not all…

They also found that folks who ate their greens walked 4% faster!

So which vegetables are best for helping you stay strong?

My go-to green veggie is spinach. Spinach is a great source of natural nitrates and is extremely versatile.

Spinach can be the base of a salad… sautéed in olive oil as a side dish… or even added to smoothies.

If the taste of these vegetables isn’t your cup of tea, you can also find vegetable extracts from reputable vitamin retailers for around $20 per bottle.

If you are concerned about your overall strength or feel like you may be at risk of falling, be sure to have a conversation with your doctor.

To aging gracefully,

Cory Templeman
Senior Editor, eAlert

Sources:

ScienceDaily. “Green leafy vegetables essential for muscle strength.” https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/03/210324132309.htm