This week, let’s look at literally “greening your diet” by eating your greens.
Popeye Was Onto Something
But let’s think beyond spinach ((high in Vitamin C). How about:
- collard greens: high in beta-carotene, Vitamin C and absorbable calcium
- kale: high in iron and absorbable calcium, Vitamins A and C
- chard: ditto
- zucchini: contains beta-carotene and Vitamin C
- peas: good sources of protein, fiber and Vitamin A
- peppers: high in Vitamins A and C
- cucumbers: high in water content (hey – it all counts!)
- asparagus: high in Vitamin K and folate, good source of Vitamins A and C, potassium
- Brussels sprouts: high in beta-carotene and Vitamin C, great antioxidant
- broccoli: high in cancer-fighting antioxidants and calcium
- cabbage: like its cruciferous brethren, a great cancer-fighter
- artichokes: high in iron, fiber and potassium
- avocados: high in the healthy unsaturated fats we want to include in our diets
- leeks: good source of Vitamins A and C
Almost all are low in calories and fat; high in fiber.
Try some quick & easy ways to eat more veggies:
What’s your favorite way to eat your greens? I’d love to hear about it.
