Carrots and broccoli against childhood obesity. What makes the difference now seems to be the type of vegetables and not so much the quantity.
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carrots e broccoli against thechildhood obesity. What makes the difference now seems to be the type of vegetables and not so much the quantity. So, mothers, hear hear: two servings a day of carrots and broccoli, each about the size of a fist, would be enough to counteract weight gain and keep out the risk of type 2 diabetes in children.
Obviously, after such a balanced dinner, the baby does not have to swallow a chocolate bar or a sandwich with salami.
He says it is a research of two universities in the United States, the University of Texas and that of South Carolina, published in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, which focuses on the benefits that would come if they are introduced regularly to the diet green leafy vegetables and orange-colored vegetables or fruits, just like broccoli and carrots, but also oranges or spinach. And that would benefit the child's weight, but it would also help prevent heart or liver-related diseases.
THE EXPERIMENT - Examining 175 obese or overweight children in Los Angeles what effects a diet based on nutrient-rich vegetables has on health, the American researchers found that even small amounts would increase blood insulin levels and reduce the fat accumulated around the waist. considered the most dangerous in relation to possible metabolic pathologies.
"For many of the children at risk, vegetable intake is very low - says Jaimie Davis, assistant professor at the University of Texas. We have found, however, that even a plate of vegetables in a quantity lower than that of a standard portion is able to produce evident effects on the health of children. A salad made up of green leafy vegetables and inserted on a regular basis as an integral part of the lunch is enough to make a difference ”.
In short, little but good! And remember, in any case, to always choose seasonal and, possibly, zero-kilometer vegetables. And if you are looking for healthy, enjoyable and fun vegetable-based recipes, take a look at the our advice.
Germana Carillo
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