<p>Royal Rose Radicchio is officially Superfood certified. The certification is based on a laboratory analysis of its nutritional breakdown, including antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, and dietary fiber, according to a press release. The levels of Lutein, Flavonols, and Flavones were very significant; as was the level of fiber in a single serving of radicchio. </p><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><p>Jennifer LeDuc, RD, CNSC , the Clinical Nutrition Manager at Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare System says, "The benefits of Radicchio put this unique vegetable in the Superfood category. Radicchio is rich in antioxidants, dietary fiber, vitamins and minerals that are thought to promote heart health, reduce cholesterol, increase vitamin C utilization and may reduce cancer risk." </p><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><p>She continues, "Radicchio is versatile enough to be part of a salad and can be used as the main entre when roasted, grilled, braised, or barbequed. Health conscious chefs and home cooks nationwide are discovering radicchio not only for its undeniable health benefits, but for its year round availability, great taste and versatility."</p><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><p>One of the radicchio's most notable antioxidants was the level of Anthocyanidins, the sugarless plant pigment is what makes the Superfood so impressive. It outscores blueberries, spinach, and, radicchios nemesis, red cabbage! Anthocyanidins are a class of flavonoids responsible for the intense color of fruits and vegetables and are proven assets to human health. The unique flavonoids are well maintained in the human body once eaten, making them incredibly beneficial to consume regularly. </p><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><p>Anthocyanidins antioxidants help fight against the free radicals that age skin and cause chronic illness with new research suggesting that the anthocyanidins positively impact collagen production in blood, soft tissue, blood vessels, and ligaments, making them useful in treating everything from varicose veins, to arthritis, to skin beautifying. </p><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><p><a class="btn btn-sm btn-primary col-lg-12" style="white-space: normal;" href="http://www.radicchio.com/?utm_source=Team+Spoke&utm_campaign=d8670304cc-Royal+Rose+SuperFood+Nutritionist&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_d5ca8e3a77-d8670304cc-320654057" target="_new"> Royal Rose </a></p><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">
