Kale: Delivers betacarotene, along with other eye-health supportive carotenoids like lutein and zeaxanthin. Also provides a good dose of vitamin C, manganese, magnesium, iron, calcium, and fiber.
Spinach: Good source of betacarotene, magnesium, and folate. In addition, spinach offers nice amounts of vitamins C, E and K; calcium, potassium, iron, lutein, lipoic acid, and fiber.
Broccoli: Considered a cancer risk reducer, partly due to its phytonutrient content (such as indoles and sulforaphane). Also delivers betacarotene, calcium, folate, and fiber.
Sugar Snap Peas: Provide insoluble fiber; may help lower cholesterol. Offers vitamins B1, B6, C and K, as well as iron, potassium, and lutein.
Rhubarb: The stalks from rhubarb deliver vitamins C and K, fiber, potassium, and calcium.
Romaine Lettuce: This salad green is packed with folate, vitamin C, and betacarotene. Other nutrients include vitamin K, manganese, chromium, and fiber.
Carrots: Good source of fiber, vitamins C and K, and the minerals potassium and manganese.
Collard Greens: Delivers betacarotene, vitamins B6 and C, calcium, zinc, and folate.
Swiss Chard: Provides vitamins B2, B6, C, K, and betacarotene, as well as the minerals iron, calcium, magnesium, manganese, and potassium.
Onions: Rich source of vitamin C, chromium, and quercetin.
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