Beautiful, Beneficial Beets

We all know vegetables are good for us. We’ve been hearing that since we were tiny… “If you want to grow up to be big and strong, eat your vegetables.”

 

Unlike candy and many baked goods (that most of us might prefer), vegetables are pretty much packed with nutrients, including vitamins, antioxidants and fiber. But since they’re low-calorie foods, they help you feel full without helping you pack on pounds. 

 

Are all vegetables created equal? Hardly. Just look at their colors and you can tell that some veggies might be better than others. Different varieties provide different beneficial nutrients.

 

• Carrots, sweet potatoes and yellow peppers provide beta-carotene for eye health and help support the heart. They also support skin health.

 

• Kale, spinach and other dark-green leafy veggies are loaded with vitamins, minerals and antioxidants like zeaxanthin, plus nutritious chlorophyll. These phytonutrients help protect eye health, fetal development and support the immune system.

 

• Tomatoes, beets and radishes help protect the heart, boost circulation, and they provide valuable lycopene for prostate support.

 

• Eggplant and purple potatoes tend to help protect the brain and nervous system, and they boost circulation.