Happy St. Patrick’s Day from Nutrivene! While most of the raucous festivities surrounding this holiday took place over the weekend, there are plenty of ways to recognize this event and boost your brain health today. St. Patrick’s Day is associated with all things green, but you don’t have to resort to food coloring to achieve this effect. Instead, why not use today as an opportunity to take stock of how many leafy greens you consume?
To start with, consider cabbage. This vegetable is a staple of Irish cuisine, and is often served up with a heaping serving of corned beef and Irish soda bread. Cabbage contains vitamin C, vitamin K and certain beneficial compounds shown to combat cancer including lupeol, sinigrin and sulforaphane, according to the healthy living website Care2. Though traditionally boiled, cabbage can be served raw in slaw or pickled as sauerkraut.
A good rule of thumb for leafy greens, though, is to seek out produce with rich, deep colors. Kale has gained a lot of attention in recent years for its nutritional benefits. WebMD notes that kale contains potassium, folate and calcium. It can also boost your intake of vitamins A, C and K. Swiss chard and spinach are also highly nutritious vegetables that can be surprisingly versatile in the kitchen.
Maintaining a balanced diet full of fresh produce is an important part of maintaining overall health. Leafy greens have been considered an essential staple to providing memory support and potentially reducing the risk of chronic illnesses like diabetes and heart disease. So, if you’re looking for a way to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, head to the grocery store and stock up on these beneficial greens. Click here to read information about our multivitamins.