Should you eat the stems of greens? A guide to edible vegetable stalks
                                
                                
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                                According to agricultural data, a surprising amount of edible produce is discarded every year, with leafy green stems often ending up in the compost bin or trash. So, should you eat the stems of greens, or are they better off being thrown away? The answer is not only yes, but doing so can also be a delicious and nutritious choice.