Leafy Greens

Leafy Greens = ‘Powerhouse’ Foods. According to a study by The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (USA), leafy greens are some of the most ‘Powerhouse’ foods you can eat. They define ‘Powerhouse’ foods as foods that provide 10% or more of the daily value of 17 nutrients (i.e. potassium, fiber, protein, calcium, iron, thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, folate, zinc, and vitamins A, B6, B12, C, D, E, and K). Which plant foods are ‘Powerhouse’ foods? The Top 10 ‘Powerhouse’ plant foods are all cruciferous and leafy greens, which includes: watercress, Chinese cabbage, collard greens, kale and arugula (of the cruciferous type) and chard, beet greens, spinach, chicory, leaf lettuce and romaine of the leafy green type. What is the #1 ‘Powerhouse’ plant food? Watercress. Which might be an unfamiliar food right now, but check out the cultivar of watercress we are offering to learn more about this nutrient-dense leafy green.