Best Vegetables

BROCCOLI – Number one in health benefits. Contains vitamin C, calcium, fiber and more. Eat broccoli with tomatoes to increase benefits. This combo shrank prostate tumors in rats (University of Illinois).

SPINACH – Packed with Vitamin K, Vitamin A, manganese and folate, antioxidants.

ROMAINE LETTUCE – Best vegetable for heart and bone health. Contains A and B vitamins.

POTATO (choose russet, sweet) – Contains vitamin C, phytochemicals. Lowers blood pressure, helps heart health.

TOMATOES – Contains lycopene, an antioxidant and cancer-preventer. Tomato sauce has more lycopene than fresh tomatoes.

PUMPKIN – Contains betacarotene (antioxidant which helps immune function, reduces risk of cancer and heart disease). One serving has 3 grams of fiber.

ONIONS (choose red) AND LEEKS – Helps hearth, stomach, lowers glucose levels and cholesterol, protects against cancer. Contains chromium which helps cells respond to insulin.

BELL PEPPER – Contains vitamins C and A, antioxidants. For lung and cardiovascular health. Red bell peppers have lycopene. Team green bell peppers with beans for added benefits.

BEANS (all types) – Contains fiber, folic acid, iron. Helps lower cholesterol. Green beans have viamin K (good for bones)