NUTRIENTS OF LEAFY VEGETABLES:
? Protein : Essential to the structure of red blood cells, for the proper functioning of antibodies resisting infection, for the regulation of enzymes and hormones, for growth, and for the repair of body tissue. ? Vitamin A: Needed for new cell growth, healthy skin, hair, and tissues, and vision in dim light ? Vitamin C (Ascorbic acid): An antioxidant needed for the formation of collagen to hold the cells together and for healthy teeth, gums and blood vessels; improves iron absorption and resistance to infection ? Thiamin (B1): Needed for energy metabolism and the proper function of the nervous system ? Riboflavin (B2): Needed for energy metabolism, building tissue, and helps maintain good vision. ? Calcium: Needed for healthy bones and teeth, normal blood clotting, and nervous system functioning ? Folate (Folic Acid): Promotes normal digestion; essential for development of red blood cells ? Iron: Needed for the formation of hemoglobin ? Magnesium: Needed for healthy bones and teeth, proper nervous system functioning, and energy metabolism ? Copper: Needed for synthesis of hemoglobin, proper iron metabolism, and maintenance of blood vessels ? Potassium: Essential for maintaining proper fluid balance, nerve impulse function, muscle function, cardiac (heart muscle) function
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