It is well known that green vegetables are chock-full of vitamins (A, B6, folic acid, and C), minerals (iron, magnesium, and calcium) and other plant nutrients. They also contain a lofty amount of fiber and are low in calories. But it’s important to note that the darker the green, the better it is for you.
Light salad greens, such as iceberg lettuce, don’t hold nearly the nutritional value of their darker green counterparts. It’s best to enjoy the full color spectrum of green vegetables.
To ensure you get the most benefit from your green vegetables, reach for collard greens, kale, rapini, spinach and Swiss chard – to name just a few – and you will be more likely to reap the health rewards.
Source: Associated Skin Care Professionals
