THE TOP 5 HEALTHIEST VEGETABLES YOUR BODY NEEDS FOR OVERALL HEALTH

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THE TOP 5 HEALTHIEST VEGETABLES YOUR BODY NEEDS
FOR OVERALL HEALTH
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BEST VEGETABLES FOR YOUR HEALTH

• Green, leafy vegetables are rich in chlorophyll
  and are considered as a nutritional powerhouse,
  filled with lots of minerals and vitamins that
  the human body essentially needs. They help keep
  the colon healthy. Eating half cup of green leafy
  vegetableseveryday can prevent serious illnesses
  and other nutrient deficiencies. There are lots
  of healthy vegetables, which can be more
  nutritious if eaten lightly steamed or raw. These
  are the types of foods you should be eating to
  achieve overall health and well-being.

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1. Lettuce
Here is the list of vegetables that you should be
eating every day.

• Dark green lettuces are rich in vitamins K, C,
  and A. The daily serving of this vegetable will
  improve your eyesight, skin elasticity, bone
  health. They also help remedy blood clotting.
  These vegetables are slightly bitter and usually
  crisp. Most people make raw salads out of this
  vegetable type. You can combine the
  nutrient-dense leaves with onions, carrots,
  tomatoes, and cucumbers for a healthy and
  colourful salad.

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Types of Lettuce

• Crisp head lettuces
• Romaine
• Butter head
• Loose leaf
• Butter crunch
• Batavian
• Chinese lettuces

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Health Benefits of Lettuces 

• Have anti-inflammatory properties
• Lower cholesterol
• Induce sleep
• Have antioxidant properties
• Anti-microbial properties
• Control anxiety

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2. Cruciferous Leafy Greens

• These vegetables are high in glucosinolates,
  which prevent the growth of certain cancers. They
  are also abundant in tryptophan and magnesium.
  These two minerals boost brain functions and
  heart health. You can create a flavourful blend
  out of these vegetables or you can add them to
  soups, sauté, or casseroles with your favourite
  seasoning and herbs.

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• Types of Cruciferous Vegetables 
• Kale
• Collard greens
• Broccoli
• Cabbage
• Mustard greens
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• Health Benefits of Cruciferous Vegetables
• Protect cells from DNA damage
• Help stimulate carcinogens
• Have inflammatory properties
• Prevent tumour blood vessel formation

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3. Spinach and Swiss Chard

• These vegetables belong to a family of leaves
  called the Amaranthaceae. Spinach and Swiss chard
  have similar nutritional value and taste. They
  are vibrant leafy vegetables with bold colors and
  are available throughout the year. These types of
  vegetables are rich in iron and help carry oxygen
  to the blood.  You can include these vegetables
  in raw salads, or you can steam or chop them and
  add a light seasoning to create an appetizing
  side dish.

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• Health Benefits of Spinach and Swiss chard
• Act as anti-oxidants
• Good for the heart health
• Improve gastro intestinal health
• Protect the eyes from diseases
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4. Edible Green Leave

• These types of vegetables are commonly sold in
  local supermarkets. They are nutritious and
  flavorful. They can help promote healthy skin
  cells as well as healthy liver. Incorporating
  them to your diet will help regulate your
  hormones. They also contain anti-inflammatory
  properties. You can add these vegetables to your
  salad, soups, and stir-fries.

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• Types of Edible Green Leaves
• Red clover
• Plantain
• Chickweed
• Dandelion
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• Health Benefits of Edible Green Leaves
• Keep you stay young
• Lower cholesterol
• Preserve vision health
• Boost bone health
• Prevent colon cancer

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5. Peas

• Peas have unique properties that can improve
  kidney function and reduce blood pressure. They
  are a member of the legume family. You can
  incorporate peas to your daily diet. They contain
  fiber, potassium, lots of protein, folate,
  magnesium, iron, and very little fat.
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• Health Benefits of Peas
• Prevent stomach cancer
• Positive anti-aging impact
• Weight management
• Prevent arthritis
• Prevent osteoporosis
• Regulate blood sugar
• Prevent heart disease
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• All healthy vegetables are sources of
  antioxidants to fight against the perilous
  effects of free radicals. Then, they contain high
  amounts of vitamins and minerals that keep the
  body strong and healthy. All the green, orange,
  yellow vegetables are specifically rich sources
  of calcium, magnesium, beta-carotene, iron,
  vitamin C, vitamin A, and vitamin K. So you are
  advised to eat veggies daily in order to live
  healthily and happily.

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