7 Superfoods That are Better Than Kale

The use and discovery of kale as a superfood has helped weight-conscious individuals to manage their weight, eat healthy and most importantly, get all the vitamins and minerals they need.

Yahoo! News writes that according to another study, it can help reduce the risk of pancreatic cancer because of its flavonol kaempfero content that can actually stop the cancer cells from growing.

However, The Daily Meal reports that a study has claimed that kale can be toxic and can lead to several side effects like fatigue, neurological disorder and digestive disorders.

With both reports coming to mind, the bottomline is too much of something is never good for you. It is better to have a variety of fruits and vegetables in your diet to avoid getting adverse side effects. Fortunately, nutrition experts have found these superfoods that are even better than kale, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention:

Superfood #7: Green Leafy Lettuce (70.73%)

According to NCBI, low intake of vitamin K can increase the risk of women getting hip fracture, so a diet high in vitamin K can actually promote bone development and blood coagulation.

Superfood #6:  Chicory (73.36%)

Huffington Post states it is the latest craze in New Orleans to roast, ground and brew chicory roots but has been the practice in France for over a century ago.

The Journal of Nutrition adds that chicory is high in polyphenols that help in reducing a person's mortality rate just by simply consuming 650 milligrams a day of this nutritious vegetable.

Superfood #5: Spinach (86.43%)

According to Medical Daily, spinach has high amounts of folate which is extremely good for pregnant and lactating women. Furthermore, spinach is also a good source of magnesium and iron that are essential for healthy body functioning.

Superfood #4 Beet Green (87.08%)

Yahoo! News reports that a study conducted by the University of Leeds has discovered that 7 grams of this vegetable can lower the risk of developing cardiovascular disease.

LA Weekly adds that it can also be a good substitute for meat, as it has been the most popular dish in a trendy LA restaurant called Zinc Café for nearly a decade now.

Superfood #3 Chard (89.27%)

Yahoo! News states that chard can be your best defense against type 2 diabetes due to its high polyphenols content.

Superfood #2: Chinese cabbage (91.99%)

NDTV writes that "bokchoy," as it is often called internationally, is rich in potassium, which is essential for the maintenance of heart health, promotion of good kidney function and overall body improvement.

Superfood #1: Water cress (100%)

Washington Post states it has an anti-aging effect due to its beta carotene and vitamin K content. It also has a cancer-fighting ability due to its PEITC (phenylethyl isothiocyanate) compound.