Eat Your Veggies!

Mother always said to eat your vegetables…here’s  why.

Here is a list of the healthiest vegetables and why.

Cruciferous Vegetables

Are filled with anti-aging, cancer fighting, immune boosting phytonutrients, plus vitamins  C, K, potassium, calcium, iron and folic acid.

·         Broccoli

·         Cauliflower

·         Brussels Sprouts

·         Green and Red Cabbage

Carrots- protect against cancer, improve eyesight, high levels of carotenoids and vitamin A, B, C, and K (when raw)

Dark green leafy

Most nutritious eaten raw, contain iron, potassium, calcium, carotenoids, vitamins B, C, E and K.

·         Kale

·         Spinach

·         Swiss Chard

·         Collard greens

·         Parsley

·         Red and green lettuce

·         Mustard and turnip greens

Tomatoes- high in lycopene carotenoids and vitamin C

Beans and Peas

High in protein, fiber, folate, calcium, iron, magnesium and potassium

·         Peas

·         Lentils

·         Soybeans

·         Lima beans

·         Kidney beans

·         Garbanzo beans

Vegetarian Thanksgiving

Crudités is a French term that refers to "raw vegetables," so a platter of crudités typically consists of one or more types of raw vegetables served with one or more dips. These are great for parties and can be served as an appetizer or in place of a salad. The sky is the limit, use what you like best.