We all know we should eat more leafy greens. I was told that for years and I brushed it off for later in life. I mean, who wants to really eat a sad side salad with iceberg lettuce and carrot shavings? No-one does. No-One. But the truth is that leafy greens are truly amazing for a healthy balanced diet.
First off, they are high in nutrient and mineral content while being very low in calories and fat. This means you can pile them high on a plate and you’ll get full before you start packing on the extra lbs. All leafy greens are charged with loads of vitamins like A, C, and E, and minerals like Copper, Zinc, Selenium and Potassium. Vitamin C alone has a major impact on the bodies ability to burn fat. Low levels of vitamin C appear to hamper the bodies ability to shed fat. Think of it this way…its not the salads that help you loose weight, its the high nutrient content that is allowing the body to function as designed!
Another thing we need in our diet is fiber, and greens contain fiber in spades. Fiber is not digested by the body but it helps the body in many ways. It helps with satiation. You will feel fuller, longer, when you’re consuming enough fiber in your meals. Beyond being fuller, it will help slow the absorption of sugars which helps regulate your blood sugar levels. No more crashing when you’re eating enough fiber!
When you’re consuming a lot of vitamins, minerals and fiber from your food sources you’ll notice a few things. You will have increased cognitive function, increased energy, increased weight loss, and an overall more youthful appearance! Who doesn’t want that?
All greens bring something to the table, but the darker the greens, the more mineral and nutrient content. So don’t shy away from Kale, Chard, Spinach, Broccoli, Collards and other greens like that. And of course Microgreens! Microgreens are more nutrient and mineral dense than even the fully grown leafy greens so make sure they are a part of your meal planning as well. Red Cabbage, Broccoli, Kale, and Kohlrabi Microgreens are the darkest of our micros, so they are always a good choice to really boost your nutritional intake! Plus they all taste great.
At first you’ll wonder how you can eat all of these greens. But, after a while you’ll find yourself looking for even more greens. We have been actively adding greens to our meals for 3 years now and there hasn’t been a meal without some sort of greens on the plate. Bringing color and beauty to the plate, when you eat greens regularly, you’ll really miss them when they aren’t on the plate.
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