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25. Spinach
loading up on them when they’re in season,
can help to reduce or slow down vision
loss, due to the high levels of Vitamin A. Benefit: Boosts the immune system
The high levels of Vitamin C protect your Spinach contains vitamins and minerals
immune system, allowing it to better ward like Vitamin E and magnesium that work
of disease. wonders in supporting your immune
system. This system protects you from
24. Pineapple viruses and bacteria that cause disease,
and also defends your body against other
things that can harm you, such as toxins
and cell mutations. If you are planning to
lose weight, it is advisable to add spinach to
your diet. Spinach leaves help with weight
loss and are also low in calories while being
high in fibre, which keeps you full, and
keeps you regular.
Benefit: Aids digestion, boosts the immune
system, eases sweet cravings. 26. Sweet Potatoes
Pineapple can be sugary, so you’ll want
to consume it in reasonable quantities (no
matter how delicious it tastes). Pineapple
is loaded with antioxidants, nutrients,
and minerals that can aid in digestion,
boost your immune system, and keep
inflammation at bay. Health line says that
pineapple also can help reduce arthritis
symptoms and speed recovery after
strenuous exercise or even surgery. People Benefit: High in vitamins
struggling with sweet cravings will find You may only eat this vegetable at
they only need a small bit of this juicy Thanksgiving, but sweet potatoes are
fruit to keep their hunger at bay. FYI, it is packed with nutrients that make them
healthiest to eat pineapple raw, as opposed worth eating year-round. Just one sweet
to eating it from a can where it is soaked in potato gives you 400% of the vitamin A
sugary syrup. you need every day. Sweet potatoes are
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