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“Eat your veggies” has been your mother’s motto for years and now, as you grow older, it’s become your doctors. You may be tired of hearing it, but it’s important! Vegetables provide vital nutrients that your body needs to perform every day functions and keep …
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Led by our Scientific Director, Jerry Hickey, R. Ph., InVite® Health actively develops new products to help our customers enhance their health and wellness. Our product line includes a wide selection of vitamins, supplements, beauty and skincare products, and other natural health solutions. Now, InVite® has formulated three new products – Beets Hx®, Smart-Serve® Vegetable Blend, and Chewable Probiotic.
Fermented Beets with CherryPURE® Montmorency Tart Cherries
Superior protection for the cardiovascular system and to support physical performance and exercise endurance while improving the rate of muscle recovery. Beets are a source of many heart healthy constituents including natural nitrates, reddish-yellow water soluble pigments known as betalains, carotenoids, Trimethylglycine (an important betaine) and fiber; beets are excellent for heart and circulatory health and physical performance. Beetroot helps support healthy blood pressure and cardiovascular-circulatory health for many reasons. The reddish-brownish betalains are powerful antioxidants that protect the walls of arteries. Trimethylglycine detoxifies homocysteine; elevated homocysteine is implicated in clogged arteries. The natural nitrates convert to nitric oxide which is responsible for healthy blood flow for heart and circulatory system health and for support during physical activities.
InVite® uses only the finest beet sources including non-GMO fermented beet powder.
Tart Cherry is a source of purplish-red anthocyanin-pigments that support circulatory and heart health and protect muscle tissue during physical activity. Tart cherry may also help support healthy uric acid levels already within a normal range.
Our CherryPURE® non-GMO Tart Cherry powder ingredient is the only tart cherry source backed by specific clinical studies. Texas A&M recently completed two sports nutrition based human clinical studies focusing on recovery from intense resistance and endurance training. Original CherryPURE®, used in the Texas A&M studies at a dose of 480mg, is a carrier free freeze dried powder produced from the skins of Montmorency Tart Cherries.
Getting your vegetables has never been so easy with Smart-Serve® Vegetable Blend
Research shows that multiple servings of vegetables throughout the day is required for maximal protection for health and longevity. InVite®’s proven farm to formulation supply chain insures the quality of our QAI-certified organic vegetables to help improve your number of servings of green leafy vegetables.
Made with organic farm fresh kale, spinach, and broccoli, each 3 capsule serving represents one complete USDA serving of green-leafy vegetables.
The Plantcaps® Capsules used in this formula are from Greenville, South Carolina. They are Organic Compliant, Certified Vegan, non-GMO and are free of gluten and starch. Plantcaps® Capsules serve as an excellent oxygen barrier to retain freshness with superior bioavailability for better absorption.
Our body is loaded and even covered with bacteria, the majority of which reside in our intestines. Bacteria have evolved with us over a hundred thousand years to provide health or cause inflammation.
Consuming a probiotic supplement supports good bacteria for better digestion, regularity, and reduced gassiness, bloating, and weight management. Probiotic bacteria also support the 70% of the immune system that is in contact with our digestive tract.
Chewable Probiotic is an easy way to support healthy bacteria offering an abundance of three different species of non-GMO beneficial bacteria in a format that is easy for everyone including young children who are old enough to understand the concept of chewing.
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While visiting with the team at the Upper East Side location, I met with Archana Gogna our Nutritionist who shared one of her favorite recipes that includes cauliflower, a cruciferous vegetable. Not only did Archana create a tasty dish with added spices that act as anti-inflammatory agent and packed with antioxidants, she also clearly explained the multiple health benefits gained from this nutritious vegetable and how it can protect us from various diseases.
Health Benefits of Cruciferous Vegetables
Cauliflower belongs to the brassica group of vegetables (along with broccoli, brussel sprouts, cabbage and bok choy). This group of vegetables contains phytochemicals, vitamins, minerals and fiber, all of which are essential to health. It is recommended that we eat several servings of these vegetables every week.
One of the big reasons to eat these cruciferous vegetables on a regular basis is that they may help to lower your risk of getting cancer. A review research published in the October 1996 issue of the Journal of the American Dietetic Association showed that 70% or more of the studies found a link between cruciferous vegetables and protection against cancer.
Various components in cruciferous vegetables have been linked to lower cancer risks. Some have shown the ability to stop the growth of cancer cells for tumors in the breast, uterine lining (endometrium), lung, colon, liver and cervix, according to the American Institute for Cancer Research. And studies that track the diets of people over time have found that diets high in cruciferous vegetables are linked to lower rates of prostate cancer.
Studies also show that sulfurophane, one of the phytochemicals found in cruciferous vegetables, can help stimulate enzymes in the body that detoxify carcinogens before they damage cells, says Matthew Wallig, DVM, PhD. Another compound in these cruciferous vegetables, indole 3-carbinol, can also activate detoxification enzymes. Di-indolyl-methane(DIM), a lipid soluble compound present abundantly in the Brassica group of vegetables, has been found to be effective as an immune modulator, anti-bacterial and anti-viral compound. DIM has currently found application in the treatment of recurring respiratory papillomatosis caused by the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) and can also be helpful for cervical dysplasia.
Another way cruciferous vegetables may help to protect against cancer is by reducing oxidative stress. Oxidative stress is the overload of harmful molecules called oxygen-free radicals, which are generated by the body. Reducing these free radicals may reduce the risk of colon, lung, prostate, breast, and other cancers. Eating cruciferous vegetables 3 to 4 times a week, or even more, is encouraged to help reap their benefits. It’s best to eat these veggies raw or lightly steamed to retain the phytochemicals that make cruciferous vegetables special in terms of health. If you have hypothyroidism, it is important to eat them cooked rather than raw.
Diets rich in fish and vegetables (including cruciferous and dark-yellow veggies) may also help to protect against cardiovascular disease. A recent study found that such a diet was linked to lower levels of markers of inflammation in the body. These markers may signal an increased risk of cardiovascular disease.
Cauliflower is one of my favorite vegetables and can be enjoyed as a side to accompany fish or chicken or as a soup or even as a crudite with a healthy dip on the side.
Cauliflower Soup Recipe
4 to 5 cups of vegetable broth
1 head organic cauliflower, cut into florets
1 medium onion, diced
2 TBS organic extra virgin olive oil
Sea salt, to taste
Fresh cracked pepper
Spices, (1/8 to ¼ tsp each): curry powder, ground cumin, cinnamon and coriander
Directions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Toss cauliflower with 1 TBS olive oil and a few pinches of salt, then spread in an even layer on a sheet pan. Roast until tender and lightly browned, about 20-25 minutes.
While cauliflower is roasting, heat the remaining 1 TBS olive oil in a large pot and then add onions and a pinch of salt. Saute until tender and golden, about10 minutes (if using spices, add them while sautéing onions). Add ½ cup broth to deglaze and cook until reduced by half, then add in roasted cauliflower and 3 cups broth. Bring to just under a simmer.Using an immersion blender, or working in small batches with a regular blender, puree soup, adding more broth to reach desired consistency. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
What are some of you favorite cruciferous vegetables and what meals you’ve prepared with it?