green vegetable
noun
: a vegetable whose foliage or foliage-bearing stalks are the chief edible part
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Research has shown that these good fats enhance carotenoid absorption from leafy green vegetables and salsa.6
Around 90% of avocados in the United States are produced in California.12
Are There Any Risks of Eating Avocado?
Studies have shown little to no risks associated with eating avocado.
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Elizabeth Barnes, Verywell Health, 8 Apr. 2025
Then there’s folic acid, a B vitamin naturally found in leafy green vegetables, beans, and nuts.
—Sarah Cottone, Health, 24 Feb. 2025
Collard Greens Leafy green vegetables can be good sources of calcium, and collard greens are a particularly good choice.
—Nancy Lebrun, Verywell Health, 20 Mar. 2025
Leafy Green Vegetables Leafy green vegetables are widely used in Mediterranean cuisine, particularly in salads.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 29 Jan. 2025
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Elizabeth Barnes, Verywell Health, 8 Apr. 2025
Then there’s folic acid, a B vitamin naturally found in leafy green vegetables, beans, and nuts.
—Sarah Cottone, Health, 24 Feb. 2025
Collard Greens Leafy green vegetables can be good sources of calcium, and collard greens are a particularly good choice.
—Nancy Lebrun, Verywell Health, 20 Mar. 2025
Leafy Green Vegetables Leafy green vegetables are widely used in Mediterranean cuisine, particularly in salads.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 29 Jan. 2025
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“Green vegetable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/green%20vegetable. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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