Greens pack a powerful nutrient punch. Here are several examples that may surpise you:
Belgian Endive - one head provides 222% of daily vitamin A requirement, 56% vitamin C, 27% calcium, and 24% iron;
Butterhead - one head provides 108% of daily vitamin A requirement and 11% iron;
Cabbage - one head provides 761% of daily vitamin C requirement, 50% calcium, and 33% iron;
Iceberg - one head provides 76% daily vitamin A requirement, 35% vitamin C, 14% calcium, and 17% iron;
Spinach - one head provides 638% of daily vitamin A requirement, 159% vitamin C, 51% iron, and 34% calcium;
Romaine - one head provides 727% of daily vitamin A requirement, 250% vitamin C, 34% iron, and 21% calcium;
Tuesday, June 26, 2007
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