We know how essential a healthy diet is for our health. Eating well, consuming low salt, low sugar and limiting industrial products are important in preventing chronic diseases, diabetes and cancer. We have seen the harm of artificial sweeteners for those with diabetes or, conversely, the enormous benefits of weekly consumption of this Omega 3 rich food.
In previous articles we have also addressed the topic of how to get the vitamin D needed to prevent a dangerous tumor. These are just a few examples of how, according to science, our diet is crucial in preserving our well-being. A healthy diet includes a combination of different foods, such as grains, legumes, fruits and vegetables.
These last two categories, in particular, are very important sources of vitamins, minerals, dietary fiber, vegetable proteins and antioxidants. People who eat diets rich in fruits and vegetables have a significantly lower risk of obesity, heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and some cancers. Going more specifically, today we see how, excellent against cholesterol and blood pressure, these white vegetables are also precious for the thyroid.
The color in the dishes is a sign of balance
Eating fruits and vegetables is always a good idea. Focusing on consuming a variety of colors throughout the day ensures that we are getting all the nutrients necessary for our well-being. The variation in the diet, in fact, allows the body to benefit from a series of vitamins, minerals and very important phytochemicals.
According to a 2020 study (Wallace TC et al. 2020), in fact, given the importance of fruit and vegetables (F&V) for health, they recommend that F&V make up half the plate at every meal. Given their potential positive effects on our health, it is also recommended to diversify as much as possible.
There are some vegetables, however, which, due to their neutral color, are mistakenly underestimated in their beneficial properties: white vegetables.
Excellent against cholesterol and blood pressure, these white vegetables are also valuable for the thyroid
White vegetables are cauliflowers, onions, garlic and celery, for example. But still, dried fruit, cannellini beans and potatoes are also considered as such. White is one of the colors to be included in the dish for a balanced diet.
The white color is given by quercetin. It, as reported in an article by the Veronesi Foundation, is an antioxidant enemy of tumors. Not only. White vegetables also have isothiocyanates, which help prevent cellular aging and allicin. The latter is a natural antibiotic and a substance that helps reduce cholesterol and regulate blood pressure. Selenium plays a primary role, among other things, for the thyroid.
White vegetables are also rich in sulfur, magnesium, potassium, calcium and dietary fiber. Furthermore, cannellini beans contain vegetable proteins, complex carbohydrates and unsaturated lipids useful against cholesterol. We have also seen previously the benefits of almonds and how just 15 grams of this food discarded in diets can prevent some serious diseases. And so for all the vegetables in this category.
So, to conclude, for a healthy diet, we must color our tears and favor all colors, including white.
(We remind you to carefully read the warnings regarding this article, which can be consulted WHO”)