Get Up And Do Something: Dark leafy greens: An essential superfood

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Dark leafy greens: An essential superfood Sep 14th 2012, 11:50 It turns out that Popeye was smart to eat spinach. The nutrients found in spinach and other dark leafy greens provide a host of health benefits that can ward off disease and actually help you live longer, and they are easy to prepare. Here, we shed light on all there is to love about five popular dark greens.    Kale This dark leafy green now tops the list in produce popularity. Previously sold mostly in health food stores, it is now easy to find in your local grocer. Kale is a great source of Vitamins A, C, and K, plus it contains calcium and potassium. Additionally, kale contains carotenoids – specifically, lutein and zeaxathin. Consuming both may help prevent Age Related Macular Degeneration (AMD).

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