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) as reported in a study by The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Which plant foods are ‘Powerhouse Foods’? The same study found that the Top 10 ‘Powerhouse’ plant foods are all cruciferous greens (e.g. watercress, Chinese cabbage, collard greens, kale and arugula) and leafy greens (e.g. chard, beet greens, spinach, chicory, leaf lettuce and romaine). 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.