How to Shop for Foods With Vitamin K
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Frozen green peas are an excellent source of vitamin K.Frozen peas image by Acqua Alta from Fotolia.com
Choose fresh or frozen vegetables over the canned varieties. The intense processing methods for canning vegetables can reduce their vitamin K content. Frozen vegetables are a good alternative over fresh, as they are quickly frozen soon after harvesting, which allows them to retain their nutrient content. Frozen spinach, green peas, asparagus and brussel sprouts are widely available. - 2
Bright, fresh carrots are a good source of vitamin K.Carrots image by tarheel1776 from Fotolia.com
Choose brightly colored vegetables when buying them fresh, and avoid any that are yellowed or browned, or that show signs of wilting. The older the vegetables, the less nutrient value they contain. Carrots, green beans, kale and Swiss chard are all good sources of vitamin K that are available fresh. - 3
Romaine lettuce is a better choice than iceberg for vitamin K content.lettuce image by Yekaterina Choupova from Fotolia.com
Make conscious choices and do the research: according to a study done by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, romaine lettuce contains four times as much vitamin K as an equal amount of iceberg lettuce. Since vitamin K is a fat-soluble vitamin, the less water in the food, the higher the concentration of vitamin K. For example, tomato paste contains a much greater quantity of vitamin K than an equal amount of fresh tomatoes.
