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Do you eat your greens? Well, you probably should. It’s common knowledge that dark green leafy vegetables are broadly good for us, but a new study comparing the effect on blood pressure of eating leafy greens versus root and squash vegetables shows the benefits of the former. We’ve already sung the praises of the humble carrot, whose name begat the carotenoid’s fun-to-say moniker. A carrot a day keeps the cancer at bay – or, at least, probably goes partway to reducing cancer risk. Potatoes, too, are here to help. Taters – with the skins on – are a “potential superfood,” with numerous health be…

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