green leafy vegetables

These green leafy vegetables are also a good source of minerals such as manganese, copper, potassium and iron. Manganese is used as a cofactor for the antioxidant superoxide dismutase whilst potassium helps counter the hypertension effect of sodium.Their bitterness is said to stimulate the appetite and acts as a diureticdepurative and light laxative. This makes them ideal for those who suffer from biliary insufficiency, anorexia, digestive and gastric problems.