Eat these vegetables for health and longevity: a 102-year-old's organs are only in their 30s

Leafy green vegetables are vegetables that use fresh tender green leaves, leaf stalks and tender stems as ingredients. Fresh vegetables are an important part of a balanced human diet. They are also a major feature of the diet of Chinese residents. Vegetables are also an important source of vitamins, minerals, dietary fiber and phytochemicals. Common leafy green vegetables in China include, from the cruciferous family, rapeseed (bok choy), broccoli, choy sum, baby bok choy, napa cabbage, round cabbage, purple cabbage, radish greens and shepherd's purse; from the aster family, celtuce, lettuce, leafy lettuce and garland chrysanthemum; from the amaranth family, spinach and Swiss chard; from the umbellifer family, celery, cilantro and fennel; from the amaranth family, amaranth; from the convolvulaceae family, water spinach; from the lily family, green garlic, garlic scapes and Chinese chives; from the aster family, bitter lettuce; from the allium family, scallions, Welsh onions and chives; from the basella family, basella, also known as Malabar spinach, and so on, several dozen kinds in total.

Reading the newspaper, I found a news item that caught my attention. The newspaper said that 102-year-old Luo Ahua, an elderly woman from Quezui Village, Songxia Town, Zhejiang Province, is slightly hard of hearing but has a clear mind and speaks fluently. The most surprising thing is that the old woman's organs are only in their 30s. Luo Ahua said, the doctor says my organs are still only in their 30s. It turns out this centenarian has a vegetable plot of about 2 fen, filled with celery, green vegetables, cabbage, scallions, cilantro and other assorted vegetables.

Leafy green vegetables are richer in nutrients than root vegetables and melons and fruits. Leafy green vegetables contain potassium, calcium, magnesium, folic acid, carotene, lutein, vitamin C, dietary fiber, vitamin B2, vitamin K and other elements. Eating more leafy green vegetables can protect the heart and liver and also prevent osteoporosis. It helps prevent vitamin deficiencies. It helps prevent birth defects. It helps control weight. It helps prevent diabetes. Research has shown that when eating the same amount of staple food in a meal, increasing the intake of leafy green vegetables can slow the rise in blood sugar after the meal.

Modern people's daily intake of leafy green vegetables is seriously insufficient. China's dietary guidelines recommend that adults eat 300-500 grams of vegetables per day, and leafy green vegetables should account for more than half. Nutritionists recommend a daily intake of more than 300 grams of leafy green vegetables. A daily diet rich in vegetables plays an irreplaceable role in maintaining good health, maintaining normal intestinal function, improving immunity and reducing the risk of obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure and other chronic diseases. So in recent years, dietary guidelines in various countries have emphasized increasing the variety and quantity of vegetables consumed. Leafy green vegetables are widely popular because they are high in water and low in energy. Have you eaten them today?