Spinach
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is an eye disease that deteriorates the central part of the retina, or macula, and leads to visual impairment.
Kale
Kale is a low oxalate, calcium-rich vegetable. Oxalate is a compound that inhibits calcium absorption, so finding a veggie that packs in the calcium, while keeping oxalate at bay, is key for bone health.
Romaine Lettuce
As a dietitian, I like to debunk the myth with my clients that romaine (and iceberg) lettuce doesn't have nutritional benefits. In fact, romaine lettuce, and other leaf lettuces, contain serious amounts of vitamin A, potassium, and fiber.
Broccoli
Osteoarthritis is the most common chronic joint disease, and it's estimated that 40 percent of people over 65 have some type of osteoarthritis.
Swiss Chard
The last vegetable to make the list is Swiss chard. Dark leafy greens are called out in the "Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay" (MIND) diet as a food to have every day.