Are Some Leafy Greens Healthier Than Others? A Look at 9 Types

No wonder greens are a dieter’s dream. Although the nutritional content of each type varies, all kinds of greens are low in calories and fat. With that said, some are more nutritious than you think – for example, iceberg is actually loaded with vitamin K – while others aren’t the powerhouse they appear to me.

How to choose? “The healthiest lettuce is the one you actually like and will eat,” says Keri Gans, MS, RDN, CDN, nutrition consultant and author of The Small Change Diet. “Or why not mix it up and show a little love to all of them?”

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