Greens for Detoxification

• Because of their high vitamin and antioxidant content, greens are particularly useful for their detoxification properties. Greens are particularly useful for this function because they provide an incredibly high level of vitamins and antioxidants to the body while supplying an extraordinarily low amount of calories.
  
  

Kale

• Kale is at the top of the list of body detoxifying greens. With its mild flavor, this member of the cabbage family provides a superb amount of detoxifying nutrients due to its high content of vitamins K, A and C. One cup of chopped kale contains 1,327 percent of the recommended amount of vitamin K, according to the World's Healthiest Foods website. According to the USDA nutrition value, kale also contains 206 percent of the daily recommended amount of vitamin A, 134 percent of the recommended amount of vitamin C, 9 percent of calcium and 6 percent of iron.
  
  By eating a salad containing kale, while only consuming 34 calories per chopped cup, you are definitely doing your body good. Kale is tasty when it is steamed with garlic, olive oil and topped with Parmesan cheese. It also makes a great topping for pizzas.
  
  

Spinach

• Spinach is a very flexible green due to its mild, sweet flavor. It can be used in a wide variety of prepared dishes, but is also delicious as a raw salad green. Spinach has been dubbed as a "superfood" by popular food culture. The USDA nutritional value of spinach reveals that it contains 56 percent of vitamin A, 14 percent of vitamin C, 3 percent of calcium and 4 percent of the daily recommended intake of iron per one cup serving. It also contains 1,110 percent of vitamin K, according to the World's Healthiest Foods website.
  
  At 7 calories per cup, spinach definitely provides a hefty detoxification "punch" for the amount of calories it carries. Due to its mild flavor, spinach makes a wonderful salad green by itself. It also tastes great incorporated into a lasagna dish or steamed with garlic, fresh lemon juice and olive oil.
  
  

Dandelion Greens

• Dandelion greens have a light, tangy taste and are very high in vitamin A and calcium, providing 54 percent of the daily recommended intake of vitamin A, 32 percent of the recommended intake of vitamin C, 10 percent of the recommended intake of calcium and 9 percent of the recommended daily intake of iron per 1 cup serving, according to USDA nutrition guidelines.
  
  

Mustard Greens

• Mustard greens are the leaves of the mustard plant. They can either have a crumpled or a flat texture. Mustard greens provide 118 percent of the body's daily requirement for vitamin A, 65 percent of the daily requirement for vitamin C, 6 percent of calcium and 5 percent of iron as well as a substantial amount of folate, vitamin E and fiber, according to The World's Healthiest Foods website. Mustard greens are best used as part of a salad mix. They also make a tasty addition to pasta salads.
  
  

Green Leaf Lettuce

• According to USDA nutrition facts, 1 cup of shredded green leaf lettuce provides 53 percent of your daily recommended intake of vitamin A and 11 percent of vitamin C. Because green leaf lettuce has a mild flavor, it is a very versatile choice for traditional salads and sandwiches.
  
  

Salad Mixes

• You may wish to experiment a little, as the taste of some of the greens may not appeal to you. Be creative and mix a variety of different greens together to tantalize your taste buds. Don't be afraid to add a variety of other vegetables, cheeses, nuts and meats to your salad to create a satisfying meal.