| One of the most common recommendations to get | | | | for good overall health, such as the growth and repair |
| better health is to eat foods that are low in calories but | | | | of tissues in all parts of your body, and acting as an |
| offer lots of nutrition. Fulfilling your daily calorie intake | | | | antioxidant to protect against free radicals. |
| requirements with nutrition packed food items has | | | | Potassium is a mineral that also serves many functions |
| been linked to lower instance of various health issues, | | | | important for good health, such as regulating the heart, |
| such as heart disease, cancer, and obesity. What are | | | | aiding normal muscle contractions, and regulating blood |
| these foods? For starters, consider the high fiber super | | | | pressure. |
| food that is rhubarb. | | | | Manganese is a mineral that helps in the metabolism of |
| Rhubarb is high in fiber, containing 2 grams per half cup. | | | | carbohydrates and proteins. |
| Getting adequate amounts of fiber in the diet has been | | | | Lastly, rhubarb contains two phytonutrients, zeaxanthin |
| linked to lower levels of cholesterol and better | | | | and lutein, which are important for protecting against |
| regulation of blood sugar. Fiber is also known to | | | | macular degeneration. |
| contribute to better digestive health. | | | | You get all this for 26 calories per serving (half size |
| Rhubarb is also rich in other important vitamins and | | | | cup). Talk about bang for your calorie buck! |
| minerals, such as vitamin K, vitamin C, manganese, and | | | | When preparing rhubarb, make sure you remove all |
| potassium. | | | | the leaves. They contain oxallic acid, which is toxic. |
| Vitamin K is good for proper blood coagulation, and | | | | You should only eat the stocks. |
| deficiencies have been linked to liver damage or | | | | It can be a little sour, but getting the deep red variety |
| disease (i.e. alcoholics), people with cystic fibrosis, and | | | | can help sweeten things up. It tastes great if you mix it |
| inflammatory bowel diseases. | | | | with other vegetables, such as onions, jalapenos, and |
| Vitamin C serves many functions that are important | | | | bell pepper. Use this mixture as a stir fry with chicken. |