The Health Benefits of Power Greens

We all know it's important to consume a fair share of greens on the daily. We know, 
deep down, that these greens are powerful nutritional storehouses, just waiting for us to 
take advantage of. They can even taste quite good if you know what you're doing in the 
kitchen.  
 
Despite this, many people consume little to no greens in their daily diet. Here are five 
reasons you should change this. When it comes to reasons to eat greens, they're only 
the tip of the iceberg.  

 
Greens Help Slow the Aging Process 
 
There are so many amazing compounds found in wild greens that help slow aging, it's 
hard to know where to begin. There are high amounts of folate and vitamin k, both 
essential to help the body thrive and replace cells. Superb antioxidant quantities, similar 
to those found in berries, are also present, helping prevent and heal damage to the 
cells. Fatty acids, in particular omega-3's, round off the anti-aging benefits you can get 
by simply adding more greens into your diet. 

 
Greens Are Great for Your Heart 
 
Greens are such a powerful food group, they help prevent heart disease in myriad 
ways. The high fiber content helps keep the cholesterol levels in your body down, and 
greens naturally help regulate blood pressure, keeping the heart healthy. Greens also 
help regulate harmful hormones in the body that are known to cause thickening of the 
blood. By lowering this, greens help prevent blood clots.  

 
Greens Help Promote Superb Gut Health 
 
You've probably heard by now how important it is to keep the biome of your gut in 
check. Too much bad bacteria can flood the body, leading to a range of health issues. 
Your body has a natural defense against this via the good bacteria that flourish in your 
gut. The standard modern diet, however, has made it easier for bad bacteria to triumph 
over the good. Something as simple as a daily serving of greens can help restore 
balance.  

 
Greens Protect You from the Sun 
 
While sunscreen is still a vital way to protect your skin from damage, a little known fact 
is that you can get some protection from the foods you ingest, greens being one of 
those foods. The high antioxidant content and the carotenoids found in the greens help 
protect you from UV rays at a cellular level. Pretty cool, huh? 

 
Greens Protect Your Body from Toxins 
 
Our bodies come into contact with a lot of toxins as we go about our days, and these 
can cause cancer. Chlorophyll found in plants, and in particular dark, leafy super 
greens. helps render these obsolete by binding to them and deactivating them.  
 
Greens may not be a big juicy burger or a fresh red tomato, but they can be just as 
delicious, and amazing for the health. Start by adding in a serving a week and gradually 
work your way up until you're consuming some every day. Your body will thank you.
