German nutritionist Harald Zeitz said that green leafy vegetables like lettuce, parsley, spinach and cabbage have many health benefits, which are:
1- Providing the body with nutrients.
2- strengthening immunity.
3- Helping to lose weight and enjoy agility.
Zeitz explained that green leafy vegetables are a treasure trove of minerals and vitamins, as they are rich in iron and vitamin C, which works to strengthen the immune system, and the B group of vitamins important for nerve health.
Green leafy vegetables are characterized by being low in calories and fats. They are also rich in dietary fibers, which stimulate digestion. They also control the level of sugar in the blood and help to feel full for a long time, which reduces bouts of severe hunger. Hence, lose weight and enjoy agility.
The green color is due to chlorophyll, which has an antioxidant effect, and it works to flush toxins out of the body, as well as its inflammatory inhibitory effect.
Green leafy vegetables also contain bitter substances that stimulate digestion, and they also have a diuretic effect, which helps fight fluid retention in the body.
The darker the green leafy vegetables, the more minerals and vitamins.