It’s no secret that green-colored vegetables are healthy for us. As kids, most of us were told to always eat up our greens. And our caregivers were simply following a long line of tradition. For thousands of years, humans have cultivated and consumed green plants. But why, exactly? It turns out dark leafy greens aren’t just healthy, they are, in fact, “nutritional powerhouses,” according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Others have labeled them as a “superfood,” purely for the sheer amount of goodness they offer us. From their nutritional value to how to cook with them, here’s what you need to know about the world of dark leafy greens.
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What are the benefits of eating dark leafy greens?
Let’s start with the obvious, all green vegetables are healthy for you. In fact, all vegetables, full stop, are healthy…