The Benefits of Whole Organic Foods(and Avoiding UltraProcessed Foods)

Wholeorganic foods, being minimally processed and nutrient-dense, offer a multitude of health benefits. They not only enhance the immune system, digestion, and overall wellbeing, but also aid in promoting weight loss, vibrant skin, and sustained energy while lowering the risk of chronic diseases, including heart disease, stroke, cancer, and diabetes.

On the other hand, ultra-processed foods laden with added sugars, salt, unhealthy fats, and artificial ingredients can have direly detrimental effects on one’s health. These foods are linked to obesity, heart disease, type 2 diabetes, inflammation, and cognitive decline.

Transitioning to a whole, clean, organic diet may seem challenging, but The Joy of Organics is here to make it easier. Some tips: Start by gradually incorporating more fruits and vegetables into meals, and carefully read food labels to avoid unwanted, processed ingredients. Embrace cooking at home using fresh, whole ingredients, and seek support from your doctor, support groups, or reputable cookbooks and websites.

Make the transition now to begin experiencing the remarkable benefits of this lifestyle.

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Maximizing Lutein in Green Smoothies

Research indicates that lutein is essential for eye health, suppresses inflammation and offers cardiovascular health benefits. Because the human body cannot make this powerful antioxidant, it is important to include it in the diet by eating dark, leafy vegetables, such as spinach and kale.

A new study in the journal Nutrients has found that coconut milk is the most effective plant-based milk to liberate lutein from spinach in green smoothies. The scientists from Linköping University, in Sweden, tested 14 liquids, and only four increased lutein liberation in spinach smoothies. Compared to blending spinach with water alone, coconut milk without additives was found to improve lutein liberation by 42 percent. Improved lutein liberation was also found with high-fat cow’s milk (36 percent), medium-fat cow’s milk (30 percent) and coconut milk with additives (25 percent). Researchers noted that soy milk with and without additives actually reduced lutein liberation by 40 percent and 61 percent, respectively.