Eating enough green vegetables has a huge impact on overall health. Of course, for those with celiac disease, eating the right green vegetables can really help aid digestion, and keep the gastrointestinal tract running smoothly (or at least smoother) and increase your overall health. Sometimes when in a celiac health slump, I forget just how great I feel after eating lots of greens at each meal. While almost all greens do different wonders for the body, the following veggies are my go-to as a celiac.
Zucchini: Has a very high fiber content, and thus has cleansing effect on the digestive tract, especially the intestines. Zucchini acts as a mild laxative, cleaning the walls of the intestines and preventing carcinogenic toxins from settling in the colon. Tip: I also add zucchini to my dog's food to keep her digestive system healthy!
Asparagus: This vegetable is a prebiotic food, meaning that it contains a type of fiber that probiotics feed off of to multiply — making your efforts to eat yogurt or take probiotic supplements that much better!
Avocado: While not technically a vegetable, avocados make the list because they are an absolutely awesome fruit. Considered a super-food, avocados are packed with potassium and heart-healthy monounsaturated fatty acids and also contain a lot of great soluble fiber. A 100 gram (3.5 ounce) serving of avocado contains 7 grams of fiber, which is 27% of the recommended daily amount.
Arugula: One of the best leafy greens (in my opinion), arugula has very few calories, and is a rich source of certain phytochemicals that have been shown to combat cancer-causing elements in the body by supporting the immune system. Arugula also has an array of minerals and high levels of Iron and Copper — making it a good substitute for spinach.
Broccoli: Another great source of fiber, broccoli is also packed with very high levels of vitamin C, potassium, B6 and vitamin A. Broccoli is also packed with phytochemicals (which again support the immune system) and antioxidants.
— The Healthy Celiac
Zucchini: Has a very high fiber content, and thus has cleansing effect on the digestive tract, especially the intestines. Zucchini acts as a mild laxative, cleaning the walls of the intestines and preventing carcinogenic toxins from settling in the colon. Tip: I also add zucchini to my dog's food to keep her digestive system healthy!
Asparagus: This vegetable is a prebiotic food, meaning that it contains a type of fiber that probiotics feed off of to multiply — making your efforts to eat yogurt or take probiotic supplements that much better!
Avocado: While not technically a vegetable, avocados make the list because they are an absolutely awesome fruit. Considered a super-food, avocados are packed with potassium and heart-healthy monounsaturated fatty acids and also contain a lot of great soluble fiber. A 100 gram (3.5 ounce) serving of avocado contains 7 grams of fiber, which is 27% of the recommended daily amount.
Arugula: One of the best leafy greens (in my opinion), arugula has very few calories, and is a rich source of certain phytochemicals that have been shown to combat cancer-causing elements in the body by supporting the immune system. Arugula also has an array of minerals and high levels of Iron and Copper — making it a good substitute for spinach.
Broccoli: Another great source of fiber, broccoli is also packed with very high levels of vitamin C, potassium, B6 and vitamin A. Broccoli is also packed with phytochemicals (which again support the immune system) and antioxidants.
— The Healthy Celiac
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