Not all veggies are created equal.
We all know veggies are healthy, but which ones are the healthiest to include in your daily diet?
Here are some of the healthiest vegetables to mix into your meals.
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Broccoli
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Broccoliis one of the healthiest greens you could eat!
Brussels sprouts are great as a salad orsimply roastedin the oven.
“And resistant starch feeds good bacteria in your gut so they can proliferate.”
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“Not only are they tasty, but they pack a big nutritional punch.”
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Peas
Peas are packed with protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals, and phytochemicals.
Many vegan protein powders, for example, are made from peas.
This includes anticarcinogenic properties, antibiotic and antiasthmatic effects, and antiplatelet and antithrombotic activity.
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Adding onions to your dishesfrom a Spanish omelet to some guacamole to snack ondoes more than just taste good.
Artichokes
Artichokes a versatile vegetableand a healthy one.
Leeks
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Leeks are an underrated veggie for how delicious and nutritious they are.
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Leeks make a great ingredient in dishes like shrimp and spinach pasta tocreamy butternut squash pasta.
And they contain a variety of bioactive substances, like sulfur compounds, dietary fiber, and flavonoid compounds.
These have all been linked to better blood circulation, lower cholesterol, and controlled blood sugar levels.
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They are also anti-inflammatory and antibacterial and help reduce the risk of cancer.
That’s due to the medicinal secondary metabolites, such as glucosinolate, polyphenols, and isothiocyanate.
These are antioxidants, anticancer agents, and antidiabetics.
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And radishes taste great in all kinds of recipes from noodle bowls tosalads.
Zucchini
Zucchini has been used in traditional folk medicine to treat everything from colds to aches.
Its packed with antioxidant, anti-radical, anti-carcinogenic, anti-inflammatory, antiviral, and antimicrobial properties.
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