Whats so great about green leaves?
A. The green leaves of plants power almost all life on earth by converting the sun’s energy into forms that animals, including humans, can use. Put another way, virtually all the food we eat is created in green leaves before being relocated into fruits, grains, tuber, meat, milk , and eggs. There are nearly 1000 species of plants known to have edible leaves. Green leaf crops produce more nutrients per acre than any other crop. Dark green leafy vegetables are low in calories, have no cholesterol, and are rich in vitamins, minerals, fiber and cancer fighting antioxidants. Eating more of them helps reduce the risk of heart disease and gastrointestinal problems as well as cancer.
