Royal Rose Radicchio Offers The Top Ten Health Reasons To Eat Radicchio

MONTEREY, CA – Royal Rose Radicchio of Salinas, California is ringing in the New Year with a fun nutrition reminder. Messages like “Half the Plate,” “Five a Day,” and “Eat the Rainbow” encourage people to eat a wide variety of fruits and vegetables for overall health and nutrition. Radicchio is the perfect addition to a healthy diet, as it is one of the only nutrient-rich ‘red’ vegetables available year-round. Fresh radicchio leaves can be used as an easy snack wrap or salad, while cooked radicchio can be used in a multitude of gourmet dishes for entertaining. Recipes and tips are available at www.radicchio.com and you can join the conversation on health and wellness by following Royal Rose Radicchio on Facebook and Twitter.

Royal Rose LLC is celebrating the New Year with the Top Ten Heath Reasons to Eat Radicchio:

1. Radicchio, like other vegetables high in antioxidants, boost overall health, wellness, and energy. Dark red radicchio has an antioxidant score of 3,537 per 100 grams.

2. Antioxidant-rich foods support the body’s metabolism.

3. Radicchio neutralizes free radicals in humans, and helps fight cell damage. With its high ORAC (Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity) score, radicchio fights the cell damage to DNA that may lead to coronary heart disease, diabetes and cancer.

4. Radicchio promotes weight loss by being high in fiber. High fiber foods can make you feel full, and keep you feeling satiated longer.

5. Radicchio is full of minerals like Calcium, Iron, Potassium, Zinc, Copper, and Magnesium.

6. Radicchio is full of vitamins like Vitamin C, Thiamine, Riboflavin, Niacin, Pantothenic Acid, Vitamin B-6, Folate, Vitamin A, Vitamin E. The human body often absorbs vitamins and minerals more effectively from fresh vegetables than from supplements.

7. Chicories, like radicchio, contain a substance called inulin, which naturally helps to regulate blood sugar levels. Diabetes is linked to heart disease and stroke, so by controlling blood sugar levels with chicory patients can lower their risk of cardiovascular disease and complications.

8. Health benefits of chicory include its effectiveness at fighting intestinal worms and parasites, aiding in digestion and colon cleansing, and helping to cleanse the blood, liver and circulatory system of harmful toxins. A healthy circulatory system supports overall fitness.

9. Radicchio promotes bile production. Increasing bile salts can improve digestion and reduce cholesterol. Reducing cholesterol directly benefits organ health and vigor.

10. The dark red color of radicchio is also important. The red color in fruits and vegetables denotes phytonutrients such as lycopene, ellagic acid, quercetin and hesperidin. Their phytochemical properties are beneficial in regulating blood pressure levels, lowering bad cholesterol levels, and reducing the risk of certain types of cancer.  For more information: Royal Rose, LLC

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