Nairobi Kitchen

Day 4 has more brightly colored vegetables and fruits, carrots and oranges. Carrots are a particularly good source of beta carotene, fiber, vitamin K1, potassium, and antioxidants. Carrots are rich in beta carotene (vitamin A), which your body converts into vitamin A. This nutrient promotes good vision and is important for growth, development, and immune function. Intake of carrots has been linked to lower cholesterol levels. Individuals with low vitamin A levels are more likely to experience night blindness, a condition that may diminish by eating carrots or other foods rich in vitamin A or carotenoids. Carotenoids may also cut your risk of age-related macular degeneration

Today we are getting some spinach and celery for a delicious green detox drink. Eating spinach may benefit eye health, reduce oxidative stress, help prevent cancer, and reduce blood pressure levels. Most of the carbs in spinach consist of fiber, which is incredibly healthy. Spinach also contains small amounts of sugar, mostly in the form of glucose and fructose. It adds bulk to stool as food passes through your digestive system. This may help prevent constipation. Spinach is an excellent source of many vitamins and minerals, including: Vitamin A. Spinach is high in carotenoids, which your body can turn into vitamin A, Vitamin C. This vitamin is a powerful antioxidant that promotes skin health and immune function, Vitamin K1. This vitamin is essential for blood clotting. Notably, one spinach leaf contains over half of your daily needs, Folic acid. Also known as folate or vitamin B9, this compound is vital for pregnant women and essential for normal cellular function and tissue growth, Iron. Spinach is an excellent source of this essential mineral. Iron helps create hemoglobin, which brings oxygen to your body’s tissues and Calcium. This mineral is essential for bone health and a crucial signaling molecule for your nervous system, heart, and muscles.