
ANOTHER AMAZING REASON TO EAT MORE GREEN VEGETABLES
The latest superfood to add some color at the juice barOpens a New Window.: Chlorophyll, the pigment that gives plants and algae their green color, has been rising in popularity for its variety of health benefits. Chlorophyll is linked with cancer prevention, since it can bind with potential carcinogens and keep them from circulating through the body, says Sonya Angelone, R.D.N., a spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. “It’s also been found to promote healthy skinOpens a New Window. by reducing the number of cold sores because it has an antiviral effect and can speed up healing time,” she adds.
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