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Nutrient profiling isn’t new. Alternative health researchers, and naturopath doctors, have been doing it for decades.

Simply said, this is the process of identifying which foods, vitamins, minerals, etc… pack the biggest nutritional punch.

Recently, the CDC got into nutrient profiling as well. They’ve identified certain foods  they
claim are most strongly associated with reduced chronic disease risk. You might be surprised to learn what they are, you may already be eating many of them every day.

Like many people, you’re probably eating a
lot more salads. Did you know the CDC found that several salad greens and foods really pack a major nutritional punch? These common salad staples were found to contain 17 significant vitamins, minerals, and phytochemicals, in quantities found to offer the best protection to your health.

These include B vitamins thiamine, folate, riboflavin, niacin; vitamins C, D, E and  K3. and minerals like potassium, zinc, iron and calcium. It also includes other nutrients like Protein and fiber.

The Top 5 Powerhouse Greens Rated By the CDC:

1. Watercress: This green scored a whopping 100% on the CDC’s nutrient density scale.

2. Chinese Cabbage: This Asian favorite scored second at 91.9% on the scale.

3. Chard: Commonly known as Swiss chard, this green came in third at
89.27% on the scale.

4. Beet Greens: These are great raw in salads and cooked in various vegetable dishes. Beet greens scored 87.08% on the scale.

5. Spinach: A favorite in summer salads, this green power food came in fifth at 86.43% on the scale.

While supplements are great to boost certain nutrients in your diet, especially if you’re trying to lose weight, the bulk of your nutrition should come from the foods you eat.  This list of powerhouse greens is a great place to start.

January 17th, 2017

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