Arugula

Arugula is a spicy green that boosts the flavor of your salads, and it packs 32 mg of calcium in each cup of greens. It also contains one gram of protein and will provide you with 20 percent of your daily vitamin A needs, more than 50 percent of your vitamin K needs, and 8 percent of your daily vitamin C and folate needs for the day.

Arugula ranks among the top 20 foods for its ANDI score. Leafy greens like arugula contain an antioxidant known as alpha-lipoid acid that has been shown to lower glucose levels, increase insulin sensitivity and prevent oxidative, stress-induced changes in patients with diabetes. It has also been shown to decrease peripheral neuropathy or autonomic neuropathy in diabetics.

Broccoli Rabe

Broccoli rabe packs a whopping 516 mg of calcium per cooked bunch. This antioxidant-rich green has been credited with helping to alleviate premenstrual syndrome (PMS), protect against Alzheimer’s disease and promote eye health.

Mustard Greens

Mustard greens pack 152 mg of calcium in each chopped cup. In addition, mustard greens are an excellent source of vitamin K, which is essential for healthy blood clotting. Vitamin K also supports bone health by helping the blood to transport calcium through the body.

Mustard greens are also high in vitamins C and E, two powerful antioxidants that help boost immune function and remove free radicals from the body.