Leafy Greens

Leafy greens are some of the most ‘Powerhouse Foods’ you can eat. ‘Powerhouse Foods’ are defined as foods providing 10% or more of the daily value of 17 nutrients (potassium, fiber, protein, calcium, iron, thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, folate, zinc, and vitamins A, B6, B12, C, D, E, and K) according to a study by The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (USA). 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 (the cruciferous greens) and chard, beet greens, spinach, chicory, leaf lettuce and romaine (the leafy greens). What is the #1 ‘Powerhouse’ plant food? Watercress. Which might be an unfamiliar food right now, but click HERE to learn more about this nutrient-dense leafy green.