Benefits of Green Vegetables
The Goods On Greens
Read up on the benefits, flavors and all the wonderful nutrients in all these green vegetables.
Veggie Flavor Nutrients
1. Arugula- intense and peppery; Vitamins A and C, iron
2. Broccoli rabe- bitter and robust; Vitamins A and C, calcium, iron
3. Collard Greens-mild and smoky; Vitamins A, C and K; folate; manganese
4. Kale-similar to collards but more intense and earthy; vitamins A, C and K; manganese
5. Mustard greens- pungent and peppery; vitamins A, C, and K; folate; manganese
6. Romaine lettuce- Crisp with a fresh, mild flavor; Vitamins A and C; folate; manganese
7. Spinach- mild and versatile; Vitamins A, B6, B12, C, and K; manganese; folate; magnesium, iron, calcium, potassium
8. Swiss Chard-bitter and slightly salty; vitamins A, C,E, and K; magnesium; manganese; potassium; iron
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