Plant-Based Tip: Eat Your Greens!

As you start researching what foods to eat and what to avoid while on a plant-based 
diet, one thing is for certain – vegetables are key! They are filled with nutrients, 
inexpensive, easy to find anywhere, and fill you up to keep you from excessive 
snacking. 

This is especially true with your leafy greens, which is why greens are at the top of the 
list for foods you want to eat more of when you are on a plant-based diet. 


Benefits of More Greens in Your Diet

First of all, let’s go over some of the health benefits of eating more greens on a regular 
basis. Greens are going to help a lot with keeping you regular, thanks to the increase in 
fiber they contain. Many people don’t eat enough fiber if they are not on a plant-based 
or meatless diet, and therefore don’t have the extra encouragement to eat their veggies.

Dark, leafy greens contain a lot of vitamins and minerals that are great for your body, 
including antioxidants, folate, calcium, iron, magnesium, vitamin A, vitamin C, and 
vitamin K. They help fill you up so you eat less snacks in between meals, and are very 
nutrient-dense. Plus, eating more greens allows you to eat more whole foods, which is 
important when you are on a plant-based diet.


Kale

When people think of eating dark, leafy greens, kale is often at the top of the list. It is 
extremely nutrient-dense, providing well over your daily minimum for vitamin A, vitamin 
C, and vitamin K. It also has a good amount of antioxidants that your body needs to 
prevent infections and various illnesses. If you aren’t a fan of using kale in salads or as 
a side dish, try adding a handful to your smoothies. You won’t taste the kale, but still get 
all those nutrients.


Spinach

If you enjoy salads or want to add greens to your smoothies, spinach is a really easy 
way to go. The great thing about spinach is that it has a really mild flavor. You won’t 
really notice the taste if you are making a salad, since you will have other veggies and 
healthy plant-based toppings on top. You can also add spinach to soup, chili, quiche, 
eggs, sauces, and so many more things. It is an extremely versatile, healthy green to 
get on a regular basis.

Arugula

You can also add more arugula to your diet, which is another leafy green that has a mild 
flavor and works amazing in salads. Arugula has a bit of a pepper flavor, so it is best 
when used in salads, and not added to other dishes like spinach or kale. Many people 
like to use multiple types of greens, adding other leafy greens with a little arugula for 
this unique flavor and the added health benefits.

