Healthiest Vegetables:

Vegetables are well-known for being good for your health. Most vegetables are low in calories but high in vitamins, minerals and fiber.
However, some vegetables stand out from the rest with additional proven health benefits. (See the thread)
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such as the ability to fight inflammation or reduce the risk of disease.
In this thread we take a look at 14 of the healthiest vegetables and why you should include them in your diet.
1. Spinach
This leafy green tops the chart as one of the healthiest vegetables; #HealthTips

One cup (30 grams) of raw spinach provides 56% of your daily vitamin A needs plus your entire daily vitamin K requirement — all for just 7 calories.

Spinach also boasts a great deal of antioxidants, which can help reduce the risk of chronic disease.(continued)

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One study found that dark green leafy vegetables like spinach are high in beta-carotene and lutein, two types of antioxidants that have been associated with a decreased risk of cancer. In addition, a 2015 study found that spinach consumption may be beneficial for heart health.

2. Carrots

Carrots are packed with vitamin A, providing 428% of the daily recommended value in just one cup (128 grams).

They contain beta-carotene, an antioxidant that gives carrots their vibrant orange color and could help in cancer prevention; (continued)

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In fact, one study revealed that for each serving of carrots per week, participants' risk of prostate cancer decreased by 5% (6Trusted Source).

Another study showed that eating carrots may reduce the risk of lung cancer in smokers as well. (Continued)

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Compared to those who ate carrots at least once a week, smokers who did not eat carrots had a three times greater risk of developing lung cancer Carrots are also high in vitamin C, vitamin K and potassium.

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5. Brussels Sprouts

Like broccoli, Brussels sprouts are a member of the cruciferous family of vegetables nd contain the same health-promoting plant compounds. Brussels sprouts also contain kaempferol,an antioxidant that may be particularly effective in preventing damage to cells

One animal study found that kaempferol protected against free radicals, which cause oxidative damage to cells and can contribute to chronic disease Brussels sprout consumption can help enhance detoxification as well. (Continued)

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One study showed that eating Brussels sprouts led to a 15–30% increase in some of the specific enzymes that control detoxification, which could decrease the risk of colorectal cancer.

Additionally, Brussels sprouts are very nutrient-dense.

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Each serving provides a good amount of many vitamins and minerals, including vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, folate, manganese and potassium.

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