Many
leafy green vegetables are excellent sources of vitamins A and C and contribute
calcium, iron, fiber and other nutrients. The federal government's National
Cancer Institute reports that foods rich in vitamins A and C have been
associated with the reduced risk of certain cancers.
Greens are very low in calories and sodium. All greens are free of fat
and cholesterol.
Many
leafy green vegetables are excellent sources of vitamins A and C and contribute
calcium, iron, fiber and other nutrients. The federal government's National
Cancer Institute reports that foods rich in vitamins A and C have been
associated with the reduced risk of certain cancers.