7 Green Superfoods That Should Always Be On Your Plate

These seven green superfoods are with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and flavor, so they should have a place at everyone’s table.

Brussels sprouts are a cruciferous vegetable, related to cabbage – in fact, they even look like tiny cabbages. They may be small, but they’re nutritional workhorses. Brussels sprouts are rich in vitamins A and C, folate, potassium, and cancer-fighting phytochemicals. These high-fiber vegetables are also a good source of amino acids – they get a full quarter of their calories from protein. Brussels sprouts are delicious roasted with olive oil.

Green tea has gained a well-deserved reputation for being a superfood. It’s brimming with cancer-fighting antioxidants and supports heart health, helps digestion and speeds up metabolism. As green tea’s popularity has soared, so has its availability. Enjoy green tea plain – or, if you’re more adventurous, try one of the many flavors available on the market, like mint green tea, pomegranate green tea or green tea chai. Tea aficionados swear by loose-leaf teas for the best flavor.

However you like your greens – raw, cooked, mixed into soup or even turned into dessert – what’s important is that you make room for them on your plate. Make them a part of your daily diet to enjoy their cancer-fighting, heart-healthy benefits. Go green – these foods will help you look and feel great every day!

Slice open this round, fuzzy fruit and you’ll find beautiful green flesh dotted with small black seeds. Kiwifruit boasts a good mix of soluble and insoluble fiber, which helps with digestion and feelings of fullness. The small fruit has double the vitamin C of an orange and is very high in potassium. It’s also a good source of vitamin E and folate. Kiwifruit has a delicious tangy flavor. Try chopping it up and tossing it in a salad or a bowl of yogurt – or you could just slice it in half and scoop it out with a spoon!

Spinach has double the fibre of other greens, making it a great choice for health-conscious eaters. It’s rich in vitamins A and K, and is a good source of iron and folate. Spinach provides antioxidants like beta-carotene, which supports heart health, fights cancer, and helps keep your eyes healthy. Raw spinach is delicious in salads, or you can add a few handfuls to scrambled eggs, soup or pasta. You can even drink your spinach by tossing a handful of the raw greens into a fruit smoothie. You won’t taste the spinach and it will give your smoothie a rich green color!

High-fiber kale is truly a nutritional powerhouse. In addition to being a good source of vitamins A, C and K, it also boasts calcium and even heart-healthy omega-3 acids. Kale is rich in carotenoids, which help protect your eyes from damaging UV rays. While some people enjoy kale raw, most people prefer to lightly steam or cook it. Try tossing some steamed kale with whole wheat or gluten-free pasta, olive oil, pine nuts and fresh parmesan cheese for a delectable side dish.

Broccoli is a good source of vitamins A, C and K, as well as folate and calcium. Like all cruciferous vegetables, it’s also rich in cancer-fighting phytochemicals. Broccoli is very high in fiber, which helps with satiety and supports weight maintenance. It's delicious lightly steamed or roasted with olive oil and a dash of salt. You can also make a tasty coleslaw by replacing shredded cabbage with shredded broccoli stalks.