HEALTHY FOODS HIGH IN VITAMIN K

Eating healthy is important because it helps you stay fit and healthy, and ensures you receive all the vitamins and minerals that are essential for your body. One of these essential vitamins is vitamin K, a fat-soluble vitamin that plays a vital role in bone growth and blood clotting. It also helps in preventing cancer and heart disease.

There are two types of vitamin K: phylloquinone (vitamin K1) and menaquinones (vitamin K2). Vitamin K1 is the most common form and is mainly found in plant foods, especially dark leafy greens. Vitamin K2, on the other hand, is only found in animal products and fermented plant foods.

NOTE: If you are on a blood thinner, eating a diet high in vitamin K could interfere with your protocol. Ask your medical professional before you begin a diet high in Vitamin K.

Here are five healthy foods high in vitamin K that you can add to your daily intake.

Kale

Kale is a dark leafy green that is considered a superfood. It’s known as the vitamin K king and is also rich in calcium, potassium, and folate. Kale is low in calories, fat, and carbs, making it one of the most popular sources of vitamins and minerals in various diets. Cooking kale reduces the volume and allows you to eat more per serving, but you can also eat it raw for higher vitamin K content.

Spinach

Spinach is filled with vitamins A, B, E, and K, plus magnesium, folate, and iron. A half-cup of cooked spinach contains about three times as much vitamin K as a cup of raw spinach, even though one raw serving is still enough for one day. That’s what makes spinach one of the most potent sources of vitamin K and a great plant-based protein for vegetarians and vegans.

Lettuce

Lettuce is one the most popular sources of vitamin K in many diets. Because it’s available in different varieties, including iceberg, romaine, green leaf, and bibb, it keeps salads and other dishes interesting.

Soybeans

Soybeans and soybean oil contain both vitamin K types. This is a good source of vitamin K2, which mainly exists in animal-based and fermented foods. If you’re not a fan of soybeans or soybean oil (these are not my favorite either), you can try olive oil, although the vitamin K content is less than half of soybean oil, but a much better choice.

Pickles

Pickles contain almost no calories, making it another very healthy way to get your daily dose of vitamin K. Make sure the pickles you buy are fermented; they contain a good amount of probiotics as well!