Today is officially the start of spring and, after a long and cold winter (which seems stubborn to make its exit), most of us will be in need of a boost to our immune system.

Almost every nutrition plan recommends eating more dark, green leafy veg as it’s jam-packed with a host of vitamins and minerals.

Green veg is a particularly rich source of magnesium, which is important for energy production, regulating sleep and stress-hormone production, and reducing PMS, among other things.

So make sure you top up on your greens by including as many varieties as you can – broccoli, spinach, cabbage, green beans etc – and you will reap the natural benefits of these humble vegetables.