時尚蔬食薈FVC：吃青菜也護腦 Eating green vegetables also protects the brain
哈佛2位專家表示，綠葉蔬菜（Green leafy vegetables）是護腦的好食物之一，綠葉蔬菜中含有對大腦有益的營養素，如歐美較流行的羽衣甘藍（Kale）外，常見的小白菜（Bok choy）。
外媒cnbc報導，哈佛營養學家奈杜（Uma Naidoo）與神經學家潔諾娃（Lisa Genova）同時認同，綠葉蔬菜是維持大腦健康的關鍵、護腦食物中的「No.1」，可以預防阿茲海默症等疾病。生活中常見的綠葉蔬菜有菠菜（Spinach）、芥菜（Mustard greens）、小白菜等。
另外，兩位專家們還說明了多吃綠葉蔬菜的理由與好處。
富含維生素B
奈杜在過去受訪時曾說明，綠葉蔬菜是維生素B9（或稱葉酸）的絕佳來源，它對大腦、神經、情緒的健康很有幫助。另外，也有美國大學的研究指出，憂鬱症和癡呆症等疾病通常和缺乏維生素B有關。
富含對大腦有益的營養素
潔諾娃表示，綠葉蔬菜富含「健腦（brain-boosting）營養素」，例如葉酸、葉黃素與β-胡蘿蔔素。葉酸的好處如上述；葉黃素被認為與改善老年人的大腦功能有關；β-胡蘿蔔素則是可加強語言和認知記憶（cognitive memory）。
富含膳食纖維
奈杜指出，綠葉蔬菜富含膳食纖維，2021年一項研究發現，膳食纖維與降低憂鬱症發生率有關，她建議大家可透過飲食來攝取。
Two experts from Harvard said that green leafy vegetables are one of the best foods to protect the brain. Green leafy vegetables contain beneficial nutrients to the brain, such as kale, which is more popular in Europe and the United States, and common bok choy. choy).
Foreign media cnbc reported that Harvard nutritionist Uma Naidoo and neuroscientist Lisa Genova both agreed that green leafy vegetables are the key to maintaining brain health and the "No. 1" brain-protecting food. Prevent diseases such as Alzheimer's. Common green leafy vegetables in daily life include spinach, mustard greens, Chinese cabbage, etc.
In addition, two experts also explained the reasons and benefits of eating more green leafy vegetables.
Rich in Vitamin B
Naidu has explained in past interviews that green leafy vegetables are an excellent source of vitamin B9 (or folic acid), which is very helpful for brain, nerve, and emotional health. In addition, research from American universities has pointed out that diseases such as depression and dementia are often related to a lack of vitamin B.
Rich in nutrients that are good for your brain
Jenova said green leafy vegetables are rich in "brain-boosting nutrients" such as folic acid, lutein and beta-carotene. The benefits of folic acid are as mentioned above; lutein is thought to be related to improving brain function in the elderly; beta -carotene strengthens language and cognitive memory.
Rich in dietary fiber
Naidu pointed out that green leafy vegetables are rich in dietary fiber. A 2021 study found that dietary fiber is related to a lower incidence of depression. She suggested that everyone can consume it through diet.
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