The Quick Lowdown

• NUTRITIOUS– Lots of nutrients in just one serving! Vitamins, essential minerals, fiber and much more.
• VERSATILE– Easy to add to lots of different recipes. Like smoothies for breakfast, salad at lunch, sauteed at dinner.
• DETOX– High levels detoxifying, anti-inflammatory, and cancer fighting compounds

Here’s a nutritional breakdown of the top readily available leafy greens:

Kale

• Excellent source of vitamins A, C, and K
• High in Calcium (for a vegetable)
• Also supplies Folate and Potassium

Collard Greens

• Excellent source of vitamins A, C, and K
• Good source of Folate, Manganese, and Calcium
• Cancer preventatvive glucosinolates (glucoraphanin, sinigrin, gluconasturtiian, and glucotropaeolin)
• Similar in nutrition to Kale but more chewy with a stronger taste

Swiss Chard

• Excellent source of vitamins A, C, and K
• Good source of Magnesium, Manganese, Potassium, Iron and Vitamin E
• At least 13 different Polyphenol Antioxidants, including Kaempferol and Syringic Acid
• Unique source of Phytonutrients called Betalains (provide antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and detoxification support)

Turnip Greens

• Excellent source of vitamins A, C, and K
• Good source of Folate, Manganese, Calcium, Copper, Vitamin E and Vitamin B6
• Bitter taste linked to high Calcium (4x more than cabbage, 2x more than mustard greens)
• High glucosinolate content (phytonutrients with cancer-preventing properties)

Spinach

• Excellent source of vitamins A, C, and K
• Good source of Manganese, Folate, Iron, Vitamins C, B2, B6 and E
• Showed evidence of significant protection against the occurrence of aggressive prostate cancer.
• Glycoglycerolipids help protect the lining of the digestive tract from damage — especially damage related to unwanted inflammation.

Beet Greens

• Excellent source of vitamins A, C, E and K
• Good source of Folate, Pantothenic Acid, Phosphorus, Zinc, Vitamins B6
• Valuable source of Lutein/Zeaxanthin (good for eye health)

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