Top Nutritious Vegetables Recommended by Registered Dietitians

[{"selector":"#anim-5b66100c-5d00-45ec-a619-f002d3d2e1b3 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Lon Ben-Asher MS, RD, LD/N, at Pritikin Longevity Center, believes all veggies include health-promoting characteristics and disease-reducing components. “

[{"selector":"#anim-9de34a1e-51d3-40be-a554-52ca4cddd914 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] The US Department of Agriculture's Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend 2–3 cups of colored vegetables daily.

[{"selector":"#anim-8488728c-0b88-48c4-98fa-443fa468dc22 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Eat broccoli—one of the healthiest greens! According to Ben-Asher, broccoli contains cancer-fighting sulforaphane.

[{"selector":"#anim-0e26a64f-7602-499d-87ca-d5264414d1c0 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Ben-Asher says cauliflower includes cancer-fighting glucosinolates and isothiocyanates.

[{"selector":"#anim-255aec36-8f90-48ce-b1fa-afda8ff77f6d [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Ben-Asher says cauliflower includes cancer-fighting glucosinolates and isothiocyanates.

[{"selector":"#anim-ea8c34ad-89f6-4139-af72-51a23d1a1b33 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] You should eat spinach, kale, and Swiss chard regularly.

[{"selector":"#anim-3da1403e-a9bb-480c-8f64-c5994e4256e8 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] "These contain compounds that reduce cancer risk and are rich in lutein, zeaxanthin, and beta carotene, which support cardiovascular and ocular health," says Ben-Asher.

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