A Bunch of Salad Greens

Dark leafy vegetables give us minerals such as calcium and iron. They also provide us with vitamins, folic acid, and fiber . There are also antioxidants which help fight cancer and other micronutrients that have disease preventing properties.

Besides all of these health benefits greens are low in calories and are our friend when it comes to weight loss. With all the different types of greens out there it can be a bit intimidating when at the market, but here is a guide to all those amazing salad greens such as arugula, escarole, radicchio, and many others.

Don't forget to check out the links to all the delicious and healthy recipes for these greens at Epicurious.com.