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Week of January 21st, 2013
First there was speed dialing & speed dating... now there is speed newslettering! We all live busy lives, so I decided to serve up my nutrition Words Of Wisdom in quick, digestible chunks. Stay motivated & inspired with a steady diet of Weekly Nutrition WOW.
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Produce Showdown: Cooked vs Raw
Some veggies provide a bigger benefit when cooked, while others are optimal raw. See which ones prefer the heat and which ones want to keep it cool:
TURN UP THE HEAT!
Spinach: improves absorption of healthy minerals
Tomatoes: maximizes lycopene, a potential cancer fighting compound
Carrots: amplifies antioxidants
CRUNCH IT COOL!
Broccoli: maintains more myrosinase, an enzyme for liver health
Onions: retains more allicin, a compound for heart health
Red Bell Peppers: gives you more immune-boosting vitamin C
KEY TAKEAWAY
To get the biggest bang for your bite, enjoy a variety of vegetables in both cooked (steam, sauté, roast or grill) and raw forms.
Did You Hear?
US News & World Report just selected The Flexitarian Diet as one of the top plant-based diet books! You can purchase copies HERE.
Spread the Health!  
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