Get Your Green On
Continued from our Retreat & Renew Daily Tip.
Sure, vegetables are healthy no matter which ones you choose.. but science has proven that certain veggies are nutritional powerhouses and greens are at the top of the list. Not sure which ones to eat? Try this quiz and be sure to check out the recipes that follow!
- What green is ranked #1 by the Center for Science in the Public Interest?
- No milk? Which green should you eat to boost your calcium intake?
- Which green should you dive for when you’re sick to boost your immunity?
- If you swap out lettuce in your salad what other green is a better choice?
Answers
- Kale. Kale is packed with such nutrients as vitamins K,A, and C as well as calcium. It has also been proven to help reduce the risk of bladder, ovarian, breast, and prostate cancer.
- All greens contain calcium, but watercress offers the most bang for your buck and it only contains 4 calories per cup. Try this Broccoli, Tomato & Watercress Salad.
- All greens contain antioxidants so any green will be a great immunity-boosting addition, but collard greens and mustard greens offer a healthy dose of beta-carotene and vitamin C.
- Arugula. This spicy green contains more than eight times the calcium, and more than four times the vitamin A, C, and K as iceberg lettuce. Plus it has a whole lot more flavor! Try this Arugula & Prosciutto Salad.
