Thinking of another way to consume your greens? Buying green juice, vegetable juice or fruit juice with vegetables may help and here is our list of top four most used greens and their benefits.
KALE
Season: Year-round, peaking through winter.
Flavour: Bitter and slightly sweet with light notes of cabbage.
Health benefits: High in Vitamin K, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Calcium, Manganese and Copper. Anti-inflammatory. Rich in antioxidants. Detox-friendly. Can help prevent heart disease.
Great with: apple, cabbage, carrot, celery, chard, lemon, orange, spinach and sweet potato.
SPINACH
Season: Year-round.
Flavor: This mild-tasting green is lightly bitter and sweet with fresh grassy notes.
Health benefits: high in Vitamin K, Vitamin A, Vitamin C and Manganese. Also high in Vitamin B9-folate. Can lower blood pressure. Aids digestive system. Can help prevent heart disease.
CABBAGE
Season: Year-round. Flavor: Slightly sweet earthy taste with strong savory notes when juiced. Health benefits: High in Vitamin K and Vitamin C. Anti-inflammatory. Antioxidant. Improves digestion and immune system. Lowers cholesterol. Can help prevent heart disease. Great with: apple, carrot, celery, cucumber, lemon, lime, parsley and tomato.
SWISS CHARD
Season: Late summer into autumn. Flavor: Slightly earthier than spinach and the stalks taste a bit like celery. Health benefits: High in Vitamins A, K, C, E and B2. Also high in Magnesium, Manganese, Potassium, Iron and Calcium. Rich in antioxidants. Can lower blood pressure. Can help prevent heart disease. Great with: apple, beet, carrot, cucumber, ginger, kale, lemon, lime, orange and tomato.
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