guide to fresh greens

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    Arugula Look For: Long, bright-green leaves on a thin stem. Bite and Flavor: Tender bite, but with a spicy kick. Try It: Arugula's peppery taste nicely complements a mild fish dish, or you can mix it with other greens to amp up the flavor of a salad. Health Perks: The calcium in its leaves promotes stronger bones, with the added benefits of foliate, magnesium and vitamins A, C and K.
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    Butterhead Look For: Small, loose head with wide leaves that look like big flower petals. Bite and Flavor: Delicate leaves with a hint of sweetness. Try It: Grilled asparagus, shaved Parmesan cheese and butterhead lettuce = sublime. Health Perks: Low in fat and high in calcium, butterhead has an abundance of vitamins A and K.
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    Leaf Look For: Red or green curly-edged leaves loosely gathered around a stem. Bite and Flavor: Crisp, with a subtle nutty flavor. Try It: Ditch the tortilla and use this lettuce instead to contain a pile of ingredients in a wrap. Health Perks: The beta-carotene in leaf lettuce is good for your skin. Plus it contains a bundle of vitamins A, C and K.
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    Radicchio Look For: Satiny magenta leaves with white ribs on small round heads. Bite and Flavor: Very crisp and pleasantly bitter. Try It: Grill it or eat raw with toasted hazelnuts and feta. The hardy leaves also make a great edible plate or bowl. Health Perks: Often a base for hors d'oeuvres, radicchio is a dieter's dream, with no fat and no cholesterol.
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    Romaine Look For: Large green outer leaves on a long cylindrical head. Bite and Flavor: A crunchy and sublime crowd-pleaser. Try It: Toss it with bite-sized cooked chicken and a creamy dressing. Health Perks: This low-calorie favorite is full of vitamin A.
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    Spinach Look For: Flat, rounded dark-green leaves with a thin stem. Bite and Flavor: Soft bite with a mild, goes-with-anything taste. Try It: Add berries, toasted nuts and a favorite cheese or simply pile it on a sandwich. Health Perks: Spinach builds strong bones and better eyesight and boasts lots of fiber, along with an impressive list of nutrients.

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