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| The Benefits of Going Green Infographic from 30 Day Salad Swap |
Fresh, organic, leafy salad greens are packed with vitamins, minerals, phytochemicals (phytonutrients) and other micronutrients that are essential to good health.
Low in calories and an excellent source of dietary fiber, salad greens are thought to promote good digestive health and aid in weight loss, including belly fat.
Although all fresh leafy greens are considered healthy, some are better choices than others.
This fantastic infographic entitled "The Benefits of Going Green" illustrates 13 popular, readily available (in most supermarkets or farmer's markets) greens and lists their caloric and nutritional content per serving:
❤ Arugula
❤ Butter Lettuce
❤ Cabbage
❤ Chard
❤ Iceberg Lettuce
❤ Endive
❤ Kale
❤ Mustard Greens
❤ Radicchio
❤ Red / Green Leaf Lettuce
❤ Romaine Lettuce
❤ Spinach
❤ Watercress
Infographic source and more information about the 30 days salad swap, visit Fresh Express 30 Day Salad Swap - The Benefits of Going Green
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