I continue an informal tradition I seem to have established in recent years: celebrating Earth Day with a recipe that uses ...

But now, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has officially weighed in with a list of the healthiest vegetables ... Most are dark leafy greens, which are packed with vitamins ...

Loaded with important micronutrients and antioxidants, kale is one of the most nutritious leafy greens available ... alongside other fruits and vegetables rich in vitamin C.

4. Dark leafy greens "Leafy vegetables are packed with micronutrients and vitamins, so they are a healthy part of a balanced diet for athletes," Martinez says. Tip: A post-workout meal is the ...

The first tip he recommends is eating more leafy greens, like spinach and kale ... "Just keep eating vegetables," she said, however you like them. Read next ...