Have a Happy (and Nutritious) Thanksgiving!
<p></p> <img src="https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/dcr-apis/wp_contents/uploads/DCR-ADMIN/nutrient.jpeg" alt="undefined" style="height: auto;width: auto"/> <p></p> <p>After reading this, you might consider changing up your Thanksgiving menu. I don’t know about you, but for years I’ve thought the most nutritious vegetables were dark green (kale, arugula, broccoli) and the most nutritious fruits were orange (cantaloupe, mango, orange). That’s why I was surprised by a recent study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. </p> <p>The idea was to come up with a clear definition of powerhouse vegetables and fruits (PVF) that may reduce the risk of cardiovascular and neurodegenerative diseases and some cancers. A classification system might help people know how to make better dietary choices.</p> <p>Forty-seven foods were studied and scored on weighted density for naturally occurring nutrients like riboflavin, niacin, iron, and vitamin C. Can you guess which item received the top score? Believe it or not, watercress has a 100% nutrient density score! This was followed by Chinese cabbage, chard, beet greens and spinach. Kale had a score of 50%, which surprised me. The top powerhouse fruits were lemons, strawberries and oranges. Six fruits and veggies didn’t have qualifying nutrient density to be listed on the PVF chart (too low): raspberries, tangerines, cranberries, blueberries, garlic and onions.</p> <p>You can read about the study and see the entire chart <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/pcd/issues/2014/13_0390.htm#table2_down" target="_self">here</a>. </p> <p><a href="https://www.diamondcertified.org/" target="_self">Use Diamond Certified Resource to find top rated companies.</a></p> <p><strong>Related Articles<br></strong><a href="https://www.diamondcertified.org/Guide/General-Health-Wellness/" target="_self">The Essential Guide to General Health & Wellness Services</a><br><a href="https://www.diamondcertified.org/find-expert-advice/" target="_self">Get Expert Advice From Owners of Top Rated Local Companies</a><br><a href="https://www.diamondcertified.org/membership/" target="_self">Become a Diamond Certified Preferred Member (Always Free)</a> </p>
