DARK-GREEN LEAFY VEGETABLES: Be it kale, salad greens, spinach, bok choy, or broccoli, they are full of fibre, meaning they will keep you full for longer, and have lots of magnesium, iron, calcium, and potassium. Their anti-cancer properties come from carotenoids – powerful antioxidants that suppress cancer cell growth. Make it a habit to regularly include dark leafy greens into your lunch, be it as a salad or side dish. Just be aware, however, that the more you cook dark-green leafy vegetables, the more nutrients they lose, said India Gate dietician Dr. Dana Al Hamwi.
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