{"id":13325,"date":"2021-06-16T08:00:02","date_gmt":"2021-06-16T13:00:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.osfhealthcare.org\/blog\/?p=13325"},"modified":"2021-06-18T13:26:23","modified_gmt":"2021-06-18T18:26:23","slug":"get-in-the-greens-with-leafy-vegetables","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/osf-blog.live.imagescape.com\/blog\/get-in-the-greens-with-leafy-vegetables\/","title":{"rendered":"Get in the greens with leafy vegetables"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you want a healthy diet, take some advice from another part of life and \u201cgo green.\u201d<\/p>\n

Vegetables are packed with essential vitamins and minerals that help our bodies stay strong and healthy. Leafy greens in particular are full of nutrients.<\/p>\n

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)<\/a> recommends adults eat 1 \u00bd – 2 cups of leafy green vegetables weekly. But many Americans fall short of that and are considered vitamin-deficient.<\/p>\n

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Leafy greens are low in calories, yet contain large amounts of vitamins and minerals<\/a>. They are also often rich in Vitamin A, B6, C, K, folate, calcium, magnesium, potassium, iron, fiber and antioxidants.<\/p>\n

These nutrients support different systems within your body, notably playing roles in energy production, cell function and preventing chronic disease.<\/p>\n

The general rule of thumb is that darker green vegetables contain more nutrients than lighter-colored vegetables. For example, kale is richer than iceberg lettuce in virtually every nutrient.<\/p>\n

Here are some green vegetables to keep in mind next time you fill your cart at the grocery store or farmer\u2019s market:<\/p>\n