Wednesday, October 13, 2010

Foods Rich in Vitamin C and Iron



Dark green leafy vegetables are good sources of many vitamins and minerals your body needs to stay healthy, such as vitamins A, C, and K, folate, iron and calcium. They are also great sources of fiber. Dark green vegetables are also high in fat-soluble vitamins such as vitamins A, K, D, and E.
Red peppers
Endive
Parsley
Spinach
Arugula
Tomatoes
Summer Squash
Potatoes
Cilantro
Romaine
Beet Greens
Swiss Chard
Turnip Greens
Mustard Greens
Asparagus
Cabbage, napa, red, Chinese
Dandelion Greens
Broccoli
Butter head lettuce
Kale
Red leaf lettuce
Lambs quarter
Zucchini
Sprouted Mug beans
Artichokes
Brussels Sprouts
Watercress
Cauliflower
Purslane
Sugar Snap Peas
Green Beans
Iceberg Lettuce
Okra

Most of these foods are moderate anti-inflammatories.

If your having trouble with greens most likely your not eating them in the right food combination's and you could be eating them to late in the day. Raw greens are a super food, not the stuff you buy in a powder.