We all know how important it is to eat more vegetables, but unfortunately, we live in a world dominated by dairy, meat, and grains. Only one-quarter of American adults eat 3 or more servings of vegetables a day.

Eating your daily fresh, high-quality greens is crucial to optimal health. Leafy greens are the true vegetable rock stars. The benefits of leafy greens come from the vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, fibers, and diseases-fighting phytonutrients. They are among the most nutrient dense foods on Earth.

15 Reasons To Add More Leafy Greens To Your Daily Diet

• Reduce inflammation
• Improve cell renewal
• Boost energy
• Lower the risk of several types of cancer
• Improve circulation
• High levels of calcium boost bone and teeth health
• Lower cholesterol and improve overall heart health
• Boost immune system
• Improve brain function
• Boost metabolism and weight loss efforts
• Promote healthy gut flora
• Aid in the elimination of toxins
• Improve liver, kidney, and gallbladder function
• Slow down aging process
• Improve eye health

Whether you sneak them into your diet through green smoothies for breakfast or enjoy a healthy salad for lunch, adding more leafy greens to your diet will benefit your overall health.

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FYI: Why Raw Leafy Greens Are Just That Bit More

Raw veggies are more than just a healthy source of vital nutrients, uncooked they still contain biophotons and valuable enzymes. Biophotons are tiny little compounds that store the sun’s vital energy. They contain bio-energetic information to regulate some of our body’s most complex processes. So, through the food you eat, the sun’s vital energy reaches your cells. The more sun the fruit or vegetable was able to absorb, the more nutritious it is. Organic, fresh grown vegetables and sun-ripped fruits contain the most biophotons.

Green Tropical Smoothie Recipe (serves 2)

If you’re new to green smoothies, this is an excellent recipe to start with. It is a great way to sneak leafy greens into your diet, without actually tasting them. It has a sweet tropical flavor.

• 2 cups fresh spinach
• 1 cup pineapple
• 1 cup mango or peaches
• 2 small bananas
• 2 cups coconut water

Blend the spinach and coconut water, add the remaining ingredients and blend until smooth.

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