Mustard Greens

Mustard greens carry a lively peppery bite and a remarkable load of nutrition: among the richest leafy sources of vitaminA natural substance your body needs in small amounts to stay healthy, like vitamin C or D. More → K, which works hand in hand with the calcium they also provide to keep bones strong, plus vitamins A and C and a family of antioxidants linked to healthy aging. Their soluble fiberThe part of plant foods your body can't fully break down — it keeps digestion moving. More → lends a hand with cholesterol too.

Young leaves are pleasant raw in a salad; mature ones mellow beautifully with a quick saute or steam, especially with garlic and a squeeze of lemon. Anyone taking blood-thinning medicine should simply keep their green-leaf habit steady from week to week rather than swinging from none to a great deal.