Gorging On Green

Remember the time when our mothers ran after us telling us to gorge on the greens? Believe it or not, there is some truth to it and here is why you should have a lot of that green colour on your plate.      Gorge On Greens: They are good for you. Green, dark and leafy vegetables offer the maximum amount of protection against diseases. The darker the colour, the higher the nutritive value it holds. Spinach, among other greens, have the least amount of fat, salt and calorie content and is a great source of fibre.      Calorie Conscious: For the calorie conscious, green vegetables are a boon as they are extremely low in calorie content, except avocado which maybe higher. Greens, thus, are good weight watchers.      Nutrition: Green veggies are enriched with vitamins, fiber, minerals and even phytochemicals, all of which are extremely important for good health and immunity-building. With very low to moderate fat content, they benefit the body in more ways than one.      Disease Combat: Studies have shown that consuming green vegetables on a regular basis cuts down risk of cancer, obesity and other chronic illnesses. With high magnesium content and low glycemic index, green leafy vegetables are good for people with type 2 diabetes. High levels of vitamin K in greens are essential for bone health and reduces the risk of bone diseases and displacement in those who consume more servings of green vegetables on a regular basis.      Green, leafy vegetables come in a great variety of colours from the bluish-green of kale to the bright kelly green of spinach. With assorted flavours, the leafy greens oftfen range from sweet to bitter, and peppery to earthy. Make sure you pick the crisp leaves with vibrant green color as opposed to the yellowish ones that indicacte that the veggies may have lost their flavour.      Include greens wherever possible; in your salad, snacks and meals, and chances are you will be embracing a happy, healthy and a green and gorgeous life.