All vegetables are rather nutritious. Few are more nutritious than others. Here a list of 6 wonder veggies.
According to Healthline, spinach is one of the most nutrient-dense vegetables, low in calories, and will provide 16 per cent of your required Daily Value for vitamin A and 120 per cent of the DV for vitamin K per 1 cup or 30 gm of raw spinach. It also contains plenty of antioxidants to protect you from diseases.
According to Healthline, carrots is one of the healthiest vegetables after spinach. They are packed with vitamin A, providing 119 per cent of your DV in just 1 cup or 128 gm. They contain vitamin C, and potassium and antioxidants, beta-carotene. Eating at least 2 to 4 carrots per week reduces the long-term risk of colorectal cancer.
A cup or 91 gm of raw broccoli provides 77 per cent of your DV for vitamin K, 90 per cent of your DV for vitamin C, manganese, and potassium. According to Medical News Today, broccoli may help reduce inflammation that brings on conditions like heart disease.
Garlic is rich in nutrients like selenium, vitamin C, vitamin B6, and fibre.. As outlined by ScienceDirect, its primary active compound, allicin, has been demonstrated to enhance blood sugar control and support heart health.
Peas, a more starchy vegetable than others, according to the U S Department of Agriculture, contains 9 gm fibre, 9 gm protein, vitamins A, C, and K in a single cup (160 gm). It is good for digestion, but consuming it in large amounts may increase blood sugar levels.
Cauliflower is known for its nutrient profile. According to the US Department of Agriculture, just one cup (155 g) of lightly-cooked cauliflower provides 3 g of fibre, 3 g of protein, and essential nutrients such as folate, vitamins C and K.