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Leafy green vegetables
Coverage of Leafy green vegetables in the Nexus archive.
- These leafy greens could help protect your lungs, study suggests
A study by Australia's Edith Cowan University found that higher dietary intake of vitamin K1, found in leafy greens like spinach and kale, is associated with better lung function and a 16% lower likelihood of COPD. The research, published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, analyzed 179,062 participants over 10.5 years and noted stronger effects in smokers and high-risk workers, though vitamin K2 showed no similar benefits.
- How kale might just be the healthiest vegetable of all: Experts explain why we should all be eating more of the ultra-nutritious leafy green plant... and what to do if you hate its bitter taste
The article examines kale's nutritional benefits and explains why it should be a staple in diets. It provides expert perspectives on kale's health properties and offers solutions for those who dislike its bitter taste.