The Best Foods for Vitamin K

1. Kale

Vitamin K helps your body create blood-clotting proteins. Clotting prevents bleeding.

2. Collard greens

Vitamin K aids bone development and clotting.

3. Spinach

Spinach contains vitamins A, B, E, magnesium, a mineral folate, and iron. 

4. Turnip greens

Vitamin K is rich in mustard and beet greens. Underground turnip bulbs are healthy.

5. Brussels sprouts

Many Brussels sprout dishes are kid-friendly.

6. Broccoli

Canola or olive oil provide flavor and vitamin K to every recipe.

7. Asparagus

Vitamin K is 40 mcg in four asparagus spears. Add a little bit of olive oil and you're at half the daily requirement. 

8. Lettuce

Most Americans get vitamin K through lettuce.

9. Sauerkraut

Sauerkraut-load a hot dog or sausage. Protein is plentiful. Many restaurants sell sauerkraut.

10. Soybeans

whereas K-2 is found in smaller amounts in animal-based and fermented foods like cheese. 

11. Edamame

Japan loves edamame. It's soybean pods. Add some mild salt and pepper for a crispy snack.

12. Pickles

 A kosher pickle has 5 calories. The body creates some vitamin K-2, but we need meals to get enough.

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