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Vegetables are nutritious and loaded with many minerals and vitamins. Yet, some vegetables are considered the healthiest due to their numerous health benefits.

Here is a list of some healthy vegetables:

Broccoli is a cruciferous vegetable. It belongs to the same family as kale, cabbage, and cauliflower. It is rich in vitamin C and K. It is loaded with antioxidants. Broccoli protects cells from DNA damage and cancer-causing agents. It inhibits cancer cells and thereby prevents the risk. Broccoli is used in soups and salads. You can eat boiled or roasted broccoli as well.

Spinach is a leafy green vegetable. It is rich in many vitamins like C and K and minerals like iron, magnesium, calcium etc. It has plenty of antioxidants. Spinach promotes the function of muscles and nerves. It is beneficial for anaemic patients. It lowers hypertension and promotes heart health. However, those who take blood thinners should avoid the consumption of dark leafy greens like spinach. Spinach is used in salads and sandwiches. In Indian cuisine, dal or curry is made with spinach.

Kale is another leafy green vegetable rich in vitamins A, C, and K. It controls blood pressure, cholesterol and sugar. However, people taking blood thinners should avoid using kale. Or they shall seek medical advice while consuming it. Kale is used in salads, pasta, and sandwiches. People also consume kale juice.

Sweet potato is a root vegetable. Yet, it has many health benefits. It is loaded with vitamins A, B, and C and minerals like potassium, iron, calcium etc. Sweet potatoes have a low glycemic index; hence, they are good diabetics. The rich fibre content in this vegetable helps control food craving and thereby helps in weight loss. It promotes eye health. You can boil or bake a sweet potato and eat it.

Carrots are rich in vitamin A, B6, and K and many minerals like potassium, phosphorus etc. It has fibre content as well. Carrots reduce the risk of the development of many cancers like breast cancer. They promote eyesight. You can either eat a raw carrot or add it to a salad and soup.

Read about the remaining healthiest vegetables in the next article.

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