Almost every organic vegetable that you could possibly grow in your vegetable garden has good nutritional value. Then there are some vegetables that pack a nutritional-punch that's just hard to beat. These vegetables are key to providing a balanced diet and preventing colds, flus and some diseases. Using these vegetables as a part of your daily menu can help you be more productive and feel energized. Let's take a look at seven super nutritional vegetables that you can easily grow right in your home vegetable garden.
Spinach
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Many of us grew up watching Popeye eat cans and cans of spinach in order to whoop up on Bluto. Well, Popeye had a good thing going! Spinach is rich in vitamins A, C, K, and thiamine. Spinach is also packed with minerals like calcium, iron, and zinc. It also has good amounts of fiber and beta-carotene which can help to reduce the risk of heart disease, some cancers and stroke. Spinach is also a good source of magnesium which can lower blood pressure.
Broccoli
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Broccoli is not only very delicious, but also has high amounts of vitamins A,C and K; which all help to fight cancers and benefit eye health. Phosphorus, potassium, fiber, and beta-carotene are also found in broccoli. A little known nutritional fact of broccoli is it can improve sun-damaged skin and help to kill a bacteria that can cause ulcers.
Tomatoes
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Tomatoes are the most popular vegetable grown in home vegetable gardens today. There is a good reason why - they are not only delicious, they are chocked full of antioxidants, such as lycopene. Tomatoes contain potassium and fiber that help protect against some cancers and heart disease.
Sweet Potatoes
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Sweet Potatoes are popular around the holidays, but it should be added as a part of meals throughout the year. Sweet potatoes are good for beta-carotene, vitamin C and fiber. They are delicious baked, added to pies and many other dishes. You can even grow purple sweet potatoes to add a visual interest to your best sweet potato dishes!
Brussels Sprouts
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While many kids would rather watch the evening news than eat their brussels sprouts, they are loaded will nutritional goodness. Brussels Sprouts are jammed with loads of vitamins K and C. They are also good sources of vitamin A and maganese. Brussels sprouts offer good protection against colon, breast, and prostrate cancers.
Carrots
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Most everyone is familiar with the nutritional value of the wonderful carrot. Carrots are crammed with beta-carotene, vitamins A, and C, plus offer a good portion of fiber. Carrots are one of the most used vegetables for stews, soups and other vegan dishes. If Bugs Bunny loved carrots, you know they are good for you!
Bell Peppers
Bell peppers are well known for adding to salads and stir-fry, but they are not known for their most important feature - they are great sources of vitamins A and C. Their flesh offers a good bit of antioxidants which help protect against heart disease, cataracts, arthritis and some cancers. Peppers also offer fiber benefits and can help reduce blood pressure.
If you are interested in growing the most nutritional vegetables you can find, try these in your vegetable garden. Your meals will be loaded with vitamins, minerals, and fiber that can create a better overall lifestyle for you and your family.
What vegetables do you enjoy growing that offer a high level of nutrition?
Spinach
Many of us grew up watching Popeye eat cans and cans of spinach in order to whoop up on Bluto. Well, Popeye had a good thing going! Spinach is rich in vitamins A, C, K, and thiamine. Spinach is also packed with minerals like calcium, iron, and zinc. It also has good amounts of fiber and beta-carotene which can help to reduce the risk of heart disease, some cancers and stroke. Spinach is also a good source of magnesium which can lower blood pressure.
Broccoli
Broccoli is not only very delicious, but also has high amounts of vitamins A,C and K; which all help to fight cancers and benefit eye health. Phosphorus, potassium, fiber, and beta-carotene are also found in broccoli. A little known nutritional fact of broccoli is it can improve sun-damaged skin and help to kill a bacteria that can cause ulcers.
Tomatoes
Tomatoes are the most popular vegetable grown in home vegetable gardens today. There is a good reason why - they are not only delicious, they are chocked full of antioxidants, such as lycopene. Tomatoes contain potassium and fiber that help protect against some cancers and heart disease.
Sweet Potatoes
Sweet Potatoes are popular around the holidays, but it should be added as a part of meals throughout the year. Sweet potatoes are good for beta-carotene, vitamin C and fiber. They are delicious baked, added to pies and many other dishes. You can even grow purple sweet potatoes to add a visual interest to your best sweet potato dishes!
Brussels Sprouts
While many kids would rather watch the evening news than eat their brussels sprouts, they are loaded will nutritional goodness. Brussels Sprouts are jammed with loads of vitamins K and C. They are also good sources of vitamin A and maganese. Brussels sprouts offer good protection against colon, breast, and prostrate cancers.
Carrots
Most everyone is familiar with the nutritional value of the wonderful carrot. Carrots are crammed with beta-carotene, vitamins A, and C, plus offer a good portion of fiber. Carrots are one of the most used vegetables for stews, soups and other vegan dishes. If Bugs Bunny loved carrots, you know they are good for you!
Bell Peppers
Bell peppers are well known for adding to salads and stir-fry, but they are not known for their most important feature - they are great sources of vitamins A and C. Their flesh offers a good bit of antioxidants which help protect against heart disease, cataracts, arthritis and some cancers. Peppers also offer fiber benefits and can help reduce blood pressure.
If you are interested in growing the most nutritional vegetables you can find, try these in your vegetable garden. Your meals will be loaded with vitamins, minerals, and fiber that can create a better overall lifestyle for you and your family.
What vegetables do you enjoy growing that offer a high level of nutrition?
