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Whether you throw them together in a tossed salad or put them in a green smoothie, leafy green veggies have many health benefits. Let’s see just how healthy they are.  What Are Greens? There are surprisingly many different types of greens you can choose from. Here are a few of the most nutritious varieties that you eat raw or throw into your recipes: Kale. This is a powerhouse of nutrition that has everything you need in a green. It has lots of vitamin C, vitamin A, and vitamin K as well as calcium, potassium, and folate. Kale can be cream-colored...

There is no question that carrots are healthy for you.  They are also easy to prepare and can be prepared in a variety of ways.  For this reason, carrots are among the most widely consumed vegetables throughout the world.  They grow easily in just about any soil and have a place in many different international cuisines.  The scientific name for carrots is Daucus carota. While it is classified as a root, some people eat the tops of carrots as well.  Most carrots are bright orange; however, there are less common varieties of carrots that are yellow, white, red, or purple...

Any time of the year is a good time to start juicing. The health benefits of drinking fruit and vegetable juice are numerous, ranging from improving your digestive health to increasing your body’s ability to repair itself and bolstering your immune system. However, as with any new routine, sticking to your juicing habit can be hard. Follow these 8 tips to help make juicing a part of your daily routine for years to come. Set up a juicing plan One of the most common mistakes people make when starting a juicing lifestyle is failing to account for the extra effort....

The term “green juice” can actually refer to a wide range of vegetables processed through a juicer or blender to transform the solids into a smoother liquid. Though spinach and kale are among the most common options, it can also include Romaine lettuce, cucumbers, wheat grass broccoli, bitter melon and many others. The emphasis on green produce comes from the fact that many of these items carry different types of essential nutrients and vitamins than options on the other side of the food color spectrum, such as iron, Vitamin K, and antioxidants. In addition, greens with a darker color, such...