Green leafy vegetables
For people prone to arthritis pain or kidney stones
The experts we follow agree on this.
Leafy greens are generally supportive, but some may need to limit them due to oxalates.
Who is behind it
Voices including a board-certified cardiologist, a Harvard-trained gynecologist and a certified naturopath.
How strong the research is
Mostly expert experience so far, with published research still catching up.
In their words
“Exercise, green leafy vegetables, and sunlight exposure. Do it the way that mother nature intended it.”
a board-certified cardiologist
Nutrition-based approaches such as green leafy vegetables and beets can improve nitric oxide production.
More vegetables is the answer to most problems including blood pressure management.
Well cooked leafy greens are recommended as top foods for skin health.
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