BENEFITS OF EATING GREEN VEGETABLES
                     BENEFITS OF EATING 
GREEN VEGETABLES
High in Antioxidants
• Green vegetables are rich in 
– vitamin A – good for building your body’s natural 
defences 
– Vitamin C for healthy skin and bones 
– Vitamin K to help your body heal itself quickly when 
necessary
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Full of Minerals
• Green leafy vegetables, particularly spinach, are known for 
being high in magnesium. 
• Magnesium is a mineral necessary for maintaining muscle 
health, as well as bone formation.
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A Natural Source of Fibre
• Greens are a brilliant source of natural fibre aiding 
digestion and slowing the rate at which your body absorbs 
sugar. 
• This prevents sharp rises in blood glucose.
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Improves Your Metabolism
• Green vegetables are high in iron and fibre, they naturally 
improve our metabolism and keep the production of our 
red blood cells at a healthy rate. 
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Makes You Feel Fuller for Longer
• As high fibre vegetables, greens are the perfect solution for 
rumbling stomachs.
•  The more you eat, the less likely you are to reach for the 
junk in the cupboard.
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Protects Your Eyes
• Lutein and zeaxanthin, plant pigments found in dark green 
leafy vegetables.
• They have beneficial effects on your eyes’ macular pigment 
levels when eating at least 10mg a day.
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Edible Sun Protection
• Green vegetables have vitamin content, folic acid and beta-
carotene.
• It increase your body’s natural defences against sun 
damage and even repair.
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Lifts Your Mood
• Green leafy vegetables are a great source of folate.
• This contributes to serotonin production, you may find 
your mood lifting.
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Keeps You Hydrated
• Green vegetables contain a lot of water, which means 
adding them to your plate helps to keep you hydrated, 
maintaining healthy skin and hair.
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