{"id":128609,"date":"2021-07-10T02:13:00","date_gmt":"2021-07-10T09:13:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dherbs.com\/?p=128609"},"modified":"2024-04-11T23:35:32","modified_gmt":"2024-04-12T06:35:32","slug":"the-top-5-health-benefits-of-leafy-greens","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dherbs.com\/articles\/the-top-5-health-benefits-of-leafy-greens\/","title":{"rendered":"The Top 5 Health Benefits Of Leafy Greens"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Leafy greens<\/strong> are some of the best, most nutritious foods that you can eat. The sad reality is that most people fail to meet the recommended daily intake (RDI) of these powerful greens. Even though leafy greens are all the rage, people have eaten them since prehistoric times. In fact, North America got its first taste of leafy green vegetables when the first Africans arrived. They grew these vegetables and cooked them for their families, as they were staples in many traditional dishes.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nutritional Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Registered dietitians agree that leafy greens are some of the healthiest foods you can eat.<\/strong> In fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) conducted a study on nutrient density for nearly 50 fruits and vegetables. Roughly 17 of the top 20 on that list were leafy greens<\/a>. Their nutritional profiles are diverse, offering an array of beneficial vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and flavonoids. Some of the most common nutrients in leafy greens<\/strong> are:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n