Beet greens are the leaves found on top of the beet root vegetable. They’re often sold in supermarkets and farmer’s markets with beets and carry more nutritional value than the beets themselves.

As a member of the dark leafy green family, they are a great source of vitamins and minerals, ranking higher than mustard and turnip greens in magnesium and calcium. The vitamins K and A found in beet greens help strengthen the immune system, fight free radicals in the body, improve bone density and fight Alzheimer’s disease.

Plus, beet greens provide 15 percent of your suggested daily iron intake, ranking higher than spinach!