Vogue's Top 7 Leafy Greens for Anti-Aging and Health

In Vogue's beauty and wellness segment, seven nutrient-rich leafy greens are showcased for their health and anti-aging properties. Watercress is highlighted as the top vegetable, offering 100% of the daily recommended vitamin K, along with vitamins A and C, lutein, zeaxanthin, calcium, and antioxidants. It can enhance salads, soups, smoothies, or pesto. Kale, favored by celebrities, is abundant in polyphenols, flavonoids, vitamin C, and beta-carotene, which help maintain healthy skin and combat diseases. Spinach is low in calories and rich in vitamins A, E, C, and K, along with beta-carotene, chlorophyll, potassium, and calcium, benefiting skin, eye, and heart health. Seaweed is packed with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, collagen, magnesium, and omega-3s, supporting skin, hair, thyroid, and gut health; it can be used as nori flakes or wakame in soups. Arugula (rocket) is a Mediterranean favorite, rich in anti-aging antioxidants, vitamins A, C, and K, calcium, potassium, iron, and B vitamins, promoting digestion. Swiss chard is noted as a beauty superfood, providing the full daily requirement of vitamin A and double the vitamin K, along with magnesium for stress relief. The article also refers to another plant, likely spinach or a similar variety, which contains beta-carotene, vitamin C, vitamin K, folate, and minerals. Readers are encouraged to contact Vogue's senior beauty & wellness editor regarding trends of interest.