New research shows you should be eating more dark, leafy greens.
"Leafy greens are part of the category of super foods," said Nadine Pazder, a registered dietician at Morton Plant Hospital.
Some great greens to first consider are kale and spinach. Kale contains more than 100 percent of your daily requirement of vitamins A, C and K, which can improve bone health and skin elasticity. It also has more iron per calorie than beef.
Another great green is spinach. It's packed with vitamins and also has lots of lutein, which protects against eye diseases.
"The blue wave length tends to be very damaging to the eye. and over time, it can actually lead to macular degeneration, so what lutein does is it filters out the blue light and protects the eyes," Pazder explained.
Some research shows lutein may be even better absorbed if it's consumed with a little fat, like olive oil.
Collards are also a great green to consider. In addition to providing numerous vitamins and minerals, the dark greens also contain five grams of fiber per cup and can support digestive health when consumed regularly.
Lastly, Swiss chard is a super green to add to your diet. This slightly salty green has many health benefits. For one, it's rich in biotin, which may promote hair growth and strength, and all dark leafy veggies are cancer protectors.
"One of the compounds they contain is indoles, and indoles tend to prevent carcinogens from getting into individual cells."
So, next time you're at the supermarket, you might want to fill your cart with a little dark green.
According to the World Cancer Research Fund, about a third of the most common forms of cancer in the U.S. can be attributed to and prevented by a person's diet, physical activity and being overweight.
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