Why are green vegetables important?
We know that increasing our intake of green-leafy vegetables is very important for several reasons. Here s are a few facts about greens vegetables: – They contain more vitamin A than carrots – They contain more vitamin C than oranges – Thank contain more vitamin E than whole wheat – They contain more vitamin B2 than milk – They contain quality proteins (with a good amino acid profile) But there s something more critical: Greens provide essential alkaline minerals such as calcium and magnesium that are found in insufficient quantities in fruit, nuts and seeds, not to mention other more conventional, acid-forming foods.
