{"id":82971,"date":"2012-12-20T07:00:40","date_gmt":"2012-12-20T12:00:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/?p=82971"},"modified":"2013-08-16T12:38:48","modified_gmt":"2013-08-16T17:38:48","slug":"are-you-getting-enough-super-vegetables","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/12\/are-you-getting-enough-super-vegetables\/","title":{"rendered":"Are You Getting Enough Super Vegetables?"},"content":{"rendered":"

By Janis Jibrin, M.S., R.D., lead nutritionist for TheBestLife.com<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

We all know that we should be trying to reach our daily vegetable goal (that\u2019s at least three servings). But it\u2019s not just the quantity that\u2019s important\u2014the types of vegetables you pile on your plate can make a big difference to your health. Your goal: Eat at least one vegetable from each of the following three groups daily. Do so and you\u2019ll reap some serious health and nutrition benefits.
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\nCruciferous Vegetables<\/strong><\/p>\n

Examples: Arugula, bok choy, broccoli, broccoli sprouts, Brussels sprouts<\/a><\/strong>, cabbage, cauliflower, collard greens, kale, kohlrabi, mustard greens, radishes, rutabaga, turnips, turnip greens, and watercress.<\/p>\n

Why they\u2019re so good for you: Cruciferous vegetables contain compounds called glycosinolates, which the body converts to powerful cancer fighters. They\u2019re a triple threat against cancer: They act as an antioxidant to destroy carcinogens, they block carcinogens from landing on DNA and causing mutations that lead to cancer, and they help halt the spread of cancer.<\/p>\n

Try This: Asian Cabbage Salad<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Dark, Leafy Greens<\/strong><\/p>\n

Examples: Any of the greens listed above under \u201ccruciferous,\u201d as well as chard, dandelion greens, oak leaf lettuce, spinach and sweet potato leaves.<\/p>\n

Why they\u2019re so good for you: One reason I\u2019m pushing the dark greens is for their lutein content\u2014it\u2019s the same pigment found in the eye and it helps prevent macular degeneration, a leading cause of blindness. Most dark greens are also rich in beta carotene, which is linked to a reduced risk for cancer and fewer skin wrinkles<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Try This: Healthy Spinach and Artichoke Dip<\/a><\/strong>
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\nRed Tomatoes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Examples: All varieties, including cherry, grape, heirloom, vine-ripened and hothouse.<\/p>\n

Why they\u2019re so good for you: They get their red color from lycopene, a powerful antioxidant that\u2019s linked to a reduced risk for heart disease. In the winter and spring, when it\u2019s nearly impossible to find a decent fresh tomato, don\u2019t hesitate to use canned (opt for \u201cno salt added\u201d). In fact, canned tomatoes and tomato paste have even more lycopene than fresh. Tomatoes\u2014both fresh and canned\u2014are also rich in vitamin C.<\/p>\n

Try This: Roasted Tomato and Basil Soup<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Also Read:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Kale Chips: Easy to Make and Shockingly Scrumptious<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

12 Fascinating Fruit and Vegetable Relatives<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Eco-Friendly Grocery Shopping Guide<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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