New Greens For Your Salad
June 17, 2011 in Health Information, Juicing Tips by Tina K @ Power Juicer
Tired of the same old salads? Well there are some greens you may not know about yet that are healthy and add just the extra flavor you need in your salad. Read on to find out what they are.
Mizuna – high in vitamin C, folate, and iron. These crispy greens add an exotic and spicy flavor to your salads.
Mache – the mild nutty flavor is packed with 80% of you daily requirement of folate, which helps prevent birth defects per cup. It also contains 2 grams of fiber, 4 mg of iron, and 250 mg of omega-3 fatty acids.
Watercress – contains vitamins K, A, and C. It also has isothiocyanates that help boost natural detox abilities.
Dandelion Greens – helps keep the gastrointestinal tract running smoothly because it promotes growth of bacteria that aids digestion.
Purslane – adds a lemony and succulent taste to your salad. It contains up to 400 mg of omega-3 fatty acid per serving and vitamins A & C.