greens

Spinach (and other dark leafy greens)

These superstar greens contain a wealth of disease-preventing compounds.

Besides fibre and antioxidant vitamins E and C, they supply folate, a B vitamin that lowers the blood levels of an artery-damaging protein called homocysteine.

Folate is also linked to protection against colon and breast cancers.

And the colour in these vegetables, provided by the pigment lutein, doesn’t just add visual appeal. Lutein-rich foods may defend against colon cancer and macular degeneration, the leading cause of blindness in the elderly.

Research shows that spinach helps guard against age-related declines in cognitive function. Add greens to your diet every day.