Eating “superfoods” has become a modern-day health trend. Ms. Li Wanping, a nutritionist at Taiwan Shu-Tian Clinic, said that dark-green vegetables are cheap and nutritious superfoods. They are rich in fiber, trace minerals, such as iron, calcium, and magnesium, and phytochemicals, such as folic acid and beta carotene. In addition to helping with detoxification, bowel motility, and antioxidation, dark-green vegetables can also improve symptoms of cancer and cardiovascular diseases.
Vegetable fiber is a low-calorie substance and forever an indispensable nutrient for the human body. There are three main functions of fiber.
- Detoxification: From its passage through the mouth, vegetable fiber passes through the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, and finally, the large intestine. On its way, toxins are excreted alongside the fiber, reducing the incidence of oral, esophageal, and gastroesophageal cancers, reducing gastric acid, and clearing other issues.
- Helps move the bowels: Fiber can increase intestinal peristalsis and metabolism, increase stool bulk, and help with bowel movements.
- Increases intestinal probiotic bacteria: Fiber is the food for probiotic bacteria in the intestine, so increasing it can cultivate more good intestinal bacteria.
