Nitrate And Heart Health

Nitrate in Green Vegetables

Boost Heart Health

ENGLAND —A recent study conducted at the University of Cambridge and published in The FASEB Journal found that eating green vegetables could boost heart health and reduce your risk of obesity.

The study included a group of participants, they were told to consume green vegetables at least 2 times per day. The researchers analyzed the health benefits associated with consuming green vegetables.

The team found that eating green vegetables, especially spinach, lettuce, and celery boosted heart health, and helped prevent diabetes as well as obesity. They noted these health benefits were from the chemical called nitrate found in green vegetables. In addition, they found that nitrate helps convert “bad” fat cells into “good” fat cells; this is what helps prevent obesity and diabetes.

According to lead study author, Dr. Murray:

“These studies represent three further ways in which simple changes in the diet can modify people's risk of type 2 diabetes and obesity as well as potentially alleviating symptoms of existing cardiovascular conditions to achieve an overall healthier life."

If you are interested in increasing your heart health and preventing obesity or diabetes, you might want to consider adding green vegetables to your daily diet.

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