5 Unassuming Nutritional Powerhouses That Will Surprise You
If you think of bananas when it comes to potassium supplementation, and carrots when it comes to eye health, it means you have some understanding of food nutrition, but not in-depth knowledge. Recently, the American journal *Medical Daily* published an article titled "5 Nutritional Facts That Will Surprise You."
Cloves and mint are better for your heart than red wine. Previous studies have found that red wine can increase levels of "good cholesterol," thus helping to reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke. The main components that give red wine its health benefits are polyphenolic antioxidants. Every 100 ml of red wine contains 101 mg of polyphenols, but the same weight of cloves contains 15,188 mg, and mint contains 11,960 mg. In addition, star anise and cocoa powder contain 5,460 mg and 3,448 mg, respectively.
Loach contains more calcium than milk. Calcium deficiency not only harms bone health but can also lead to insomnia and even irritability. Nutrition experts recommend that adults aged 19-50 consume 700-1000 mg of calcium daily. While milk is undeniably a good source of calcium, a bag of milk contains 260 mg of calcium, which seems considerable, but is still less than the 299 mg of calcium found in 100 grams of loach.
Leafy green vegetables are better for your eyes than carrots. Carrots help protect your eyes because they are rich in beta-carotene, which can be converted into vitamin A in the body, helping to prevent night blindness. Leafy green vegetables such as spinach and kale are not only rich in beta-carotene, but also contain lutein and zeaxanthin, which can help block harmful blue light and maintain visual acuity and clarity.
Bell peppers contain more than twice the vitamin C of oranges. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recommends a daily intake of 60-90 milligrams of vitamin C. Data shows that 100 grams of oranges contain 33 milligrams of vitamin C, while bell peppers contain 72 milligrams.
