Going Green

Leafy green vegetables such as broccoli and spinach are a cheap and readily available food source packed full of essential amino acids and nutrients. Including more green vegetables in your daily diet can lead to increased energy levels and gains in your overall athletic performance.

Green vegetables contain very few calories, have a low fat content and are full of dietary fiber. A good source of nutrients green vegetables are packed full of amino acids, calcium, magnesium, iron, potassium and vitamins B, C, E and K. Calorie for calorie green vegetables are one of the most concentrated sources of nutrition you can eat.

Green leafy vegetables are filled with all many of the building blocks required by your body to repair itself and make new cells. They contain many of the essential amino acids that your body uses to create protein in order to rebuild your cells, build muscles and strengthen your existing ones.

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