By Niveditha Kalyanaraman
November 14th, 2023
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Vitamin K is the collective name of a family of compounds. There are different categories within vitamin K. You have vitamin K1, which is found in dark leafy greens and soybean oil, and also vitamin K2 and some others, which can be found in smaller amounts in animal products. Fermented foods also contain vitamin K2. As a fat-soluble vitamin, vitamin K from food is best absorbed when there's fat or oil in the same environment. Here are 7 foods rich in vitamin K to include in your diet.
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There are 113 micrograms of vitamin K in a cup of uncooked kale. Roast your kale with a drizzle of olive oil and a dash of salt to enjoy a crunchy, high-vitamin K snack.
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If you prefer something with a milder, less bitter flavor, a cup of uncooked spinach is another option with 145 micrograms of vitamin K.
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Just half a cup of cooked broccoli already contains 110 micrograms of vitamin K. Pair it with some cheese to boost vitamin K absorption.
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Brussels sprouts contain 78 micrograms of vitamin K in half a cup. Toss these in olive oil and salt, and roast until tender on the inside and crispy on the outside.
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Garnishing your bowl of soup with one tablespoon of fresh parsley offers you 62 micrograms.
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If you're already having a daily dose of prunes for gut health, you'd be pleased to know it also offers vitamin K. A snack of six prunes contains 34 micrograms.
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These brown sugar-glazed turnips are a surprisingly sweet way to get 426 micrograms of vitamin K in a ½ cup serving.
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