5 WORST Greens You Should NEVER Touch And 5 You MUST Eat | Senior Health
Margaret was 67 and doing everything right — eating huge salads, drinking green smoothies, growing her own vegetables. Six months later, she was rushed to the ER in the middle of the night… not for a heart attack, but for severe kidney stones that required surgery. The cause? Too many of the wrong “healthy” greens. This is a story that’s happening to thousands of well-meaning seniors right now. In this video, we expose the leafy greens that can quietly harm your kidneys, increase infection risk, interfere with medications, and accelerate health problems after 60 — even though they’re marketed as “superfoods.” But here’s the good news: Not all greens are dangerous. Some are powerfully protective — supporting brain health, reducing cancer risk, strengthening bones, and even helping preserve the cognitive function of someone 11 years younger. 🥬 In this video, you’ll learn: The 5 greens you should avoid or limit after 60 (and why doctors don’t warn you) How spinach, Swiss chard, beet greens, and raw sprouts can damage kidneys The hidden danger of oxalates and how they cause kidney stones How vitamin K interacts with blood thinners (and why consistency matters) The 5 best greens to eat daily for brain, bone, and kidney health Which greens are low-oxalate, kidney-safe, and senior-friendly How eating the right greens can slow cognitive aging by up to 11 years 🥗 Greens to AVOID or LIMIT: • Raw sprouts • Spinach (excessive intake) • Swiss chard • Beet greens • Inconsistent intake of high-vitamin-K greens (if on blood thinners) 🥬 Greens You SHOULD Eat Daily: • Kale • Collard greens • Arugula • Romaine lettuce • Bok choy This isn’t about fear — it’s about making smarter choices for a body that has different needs after 60. 👇 COMMENT BELOW: Which green surprised you the most? Have you been eating spinach or chard every day without knowing the risks? If this video helped you, LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and share it with someone who thinks “all greens are always healthy.” Your brain, kidneys, and future self will thank you.
