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Health & Lifestyle
Eat
and Get Green
Xavier High School
Lean
Everyone’s bodies need many different vitamins and nutrients to keep up with all the activity they go through. All fruits and veggies are jam-packed with healthy substances, but the GREEN ones (which are just as great and important!) are often looked over or disliked. It’s time to get in the green spirit and give them the credit they deserve! • 27% DV of vitamin C (supports a healthy immune system to fight off sickness)
• 17% of dietary fiber (controls blood sugar and bowel movements) • 95 calories
Apple: 3” diameter
Grapes: one cup
• 6.4 calories • 15% daily value of Vitamin K (which is required for blood to clot)
• 117% Daily Value of Vitamin C • Very low in saturated fat • 46 calories
Celery: one medium stalk • 26% Daily Value of Thiamin (Helps change protein and carbohydrates into energy)
Peas: One cup
Kiwi: medium size • 14% Daily Value of Folate (From Vitamin B, aids in heart health, prevents heart disease and damage)
Broccoli: One cup chopped
“My favorite green fruit is apples with caramel.” -Junior Ryan Meaney
“My favorite green vegetable is broccoli with cheese.” - Freshman Courtney Jagielski
WHY EAT GREEN? - Strengthen immune system - Improve ability to focus - Increase energy level - Healthier and softer skin -Stabilization of blood level and pressure - Recovery from seasonal allergies - Detoxification of toxins that have accumulated over time - Rebuild nerve damage in the brain and nervous system
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