10 BASIC Foods You didn't know were SUPER Foods!
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Channel: Zero2Hero · 2018 · Education
10 BASIC Foods You didn't know were SUPER Foods! From vegetables that help fight cancer to fruits that help you sleep better…stay tuned to number 1 to find out about 10 foods you didn’t know were superfoods: This top 10 brought to you by Zero2Hero!! Don't forget to subscribe here! https://goo.gl/NXuChu Click here to see the 10 Craziest Facts About Julius Caesar! 10 Craziest Facts About Julius Caesar! Number 10: Sweet Potato. While the sweet potato is a starchy root vegetable, it’s also a powerhouse of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. What health benefits do you stand to reap by munching on this tuber? Well, the color of the sweet potato skin indicates the antioxidants it contains. Orange sweet potatoes have high concentrations of beta-carotene, that’s converted to Vitamin A in your body. Vitamin A strengthens the immune system, supports bone health, and protects your cells from damage by free radicals. Purple-skinned sweet potatoes have a high concentration of anthocyanins (AN-tho-CY-uh-nins), which are anti-carcinogenic, anti-inflammatory, anti-viral and can improve your visual acuity. Further studies have shown that consumption of whole sweet potatoes could help in the moderation of blood sugar levels in type-2 diabetes. Sweet potatoes are high in dietary fiber and are botanically unrelated to white potatoes. What’s great though, is that in recipes calling for white potatoes, you can use sweet potatoes instead. The easiest and the best way to cook them is by boiling them…so, boil some up today! Number 9: Red Sweet Peppers. Sweet peppers, or bell peppers, have different colors including green, yellow, orange, and red. But if you’re looking for the most nutritious and most savory pepper in your supermarket’s grocery section, opt for red bell peppers. Contrasted with green bell peppers, they have 11 times more beta-carotene, 1.5 times more Vitamin C and 8 times more Vitamin A. They have a powerful antioxidant called capsanthin (CAP-sun-thin). It has been shown to have cancer-preventive benefits, and it gives red peppers their brilliant red color. You can also get a descent amount of iron from red peppers. Similarly, the high amounts of Vitamin C in the peppers improves the absorption of dietary iron from other foods such as spinach or meat. They are also an excellent source of Vitamin B6, that supports proper brain development in kids and regulates blood levels of homogeneity (homo-gin-EE-i-tee), which in abnormal levels, has been linked to heart disease, strokes and Alzheimer's disease. Bell peppers are usually in season during summer and fall, and when selecting a red sweet pepper, make sure its firm, brightly colored and heavy for its size. Number 8: Parsley. Nothing says fresh like chopped parsley set on a partly charred steak, grilled fish or any of your favorite restaurant meals. But the world’s most popular herb is more than a decorative garnish! Before we learn about the benefits of parsley, take a moment to like this video and subscribe to Zero2Hero! It will help you feel super! Parsley contains a multitude of nutrients including Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, antioxidants, flavonoids, folic acid, and minerals like calcium, manganese & copper. So, why gorge on this highly nutritious herb? It contains the highest concentrations of myricetin (muh-RISS-i-tin), a plant-based flavonoid with anti-inflammatory, anti-diabetic and anti-cancer benefits. Parsley is also good for your heart, because of its folic acid, which promotes general cardiovascular health. You also derive a descent amount of luteolin (lou-TEE-oh-lin) that has been shown to help fight cancer, aged related diseases, ALS and Autism. What’s also great is that you can find parsley in your supermarket all year round. Number 7: Broccoli. This miniature tree looking veggie has been around for more than 2,000 years and resulted from the breeding of Brassica (BRASS-i-cuh) crops, such as cabbages, by an ancient Italian civilization. It was introduced in America by Southern Italian immigrants, but became popular in the 1920s. There are many ways to cook it, and it provides many health benefits. No wonder it has become hugely successful. So, what does it contain? Though it’s 90% water, Broccoli is an excellent source of Vitamin C, which is essential for proper immune function. It has some of the highest levels of glucoraphanin (glue-co-RAFF-uh-nin) that’s converted to sulforaphane (soul-for-AH-feign) during digestion. Animal and laboratory-based studies have revealed some amazing benefits of sulforaphane. It’s the most promising molecule that can combat and kill cancer. It lowers LDL, or bad cholesterol, levels in humans. In hypersensitive rats, sulforaphane and broccoli sprouts decreased blood pressure and protected the heart against cell problems and oxidative stress.
