Children do not like them on their plates and teenagers avoid
them like the plague. Yes, I am talking about greens. Greens
provide a bonanza of vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients.
Hence they are called as a powerhouses of nutrients. They are
rich in minerals like iron,calcium,potassium,magnesium and
vitamins like K,E,C and most of the B vitamins. They provide a
variety of phyonutrients including beta-carotene,lutein and
zeaxanthin which prevent cell damage and prevent cataracts hence
safeguard our eyes from various diseases. They make an excellant
part of a low carbohydrate diet. They are very low in carbs and
are packed with layers of fiber which slows down digestion.
Hence they do not cause any change in the blood sugar
levels.Hence help prevent diabetes and also control it too. They
help to prevent osteoporosis because of their calcium content.
They help to protect us from various inflammatory diseases like
arthritis and regulate blood clotting. Vitamin K is the most
important vitamin available in them