The healthiest vegetables?

[Primalclaws1974]

I know most, if not all vegetables are healthy. But not all supply the same vitamins. What would you consider the veggies that would supply you with the most nutrition per serving? I would say that potatoes would be some of the best. The skin is how in protein. The meat is high in carbohydrates. People in Scotland and Ireland would live for long periods of time with nothing else. I read somewhere that if you added salted butter to a baked potato, it would have everything you needed to survive.

 

[R.R.]

Brussels sprouts.

• Brussels sprouts can provide you with some special cholesterol-lowering benefits if you will use a steaming method when cooking them. The fiber-related components in Brussels sprouts do a better job of binding together with bile acids in your digestive tract when they've been steamed. When this binding process takes place, it's easier for bile acids to be excreted, and the result is a lowering of your cholesterol levels. Raw Brussels sprouts still have cholesterol-lowering ability — just not as much as steamed Brussels sprouts.
• Brussels sprouts may have unique health benefits in the area of DNA protection. A recent study has shown improved stability of DNA inside of our white blood cells after daily consumption of Brussels sprouts in the amount of 1.25 cups. Interestingly, it's the ability of certain compounds in Brussels sprouts to block the activity of sulphotransferase enzymes that researchers believe to be responsible for these DNA-protective benefits.
• For total glucosinolate content, Brussels sprouts are now known to top the list of commonly eaten cruciferous vegetables. Their total glucosinolate content has been shown to be greater than the amount found in mustard greens, turnip greens, cabbage, kale, cauliflower, or broccoli. In Germany, Brussels sprouts account for more glucosinolate intake than any other food except broccoli. Glucosinolates are important phytonutrients for our health because they are the chemical starting points for a variety of cancer-protective substances. All cruciferous vegetables contain glucosinolates and have great health benefits for this reason. But it's recent research that's made us realize how especially valuable Brussels sprouts are in this regard.
• The cancer protection we get from Brussels sprouts is largely related to four specific glucosinolates found in this cruciferous vegetable: glucoraphanin, glucobrassicin, sinigrin, and gluconasturtiian. Research has shown that Brussels sprouts offer these cancer-preventive components in special combination.
• Brussels sprouts have been used to determine the potential impact of cruciferous vegetables on thyroid function. In a recent study, 5 ounces of Brussels sprouts were consumed on a daily basis for 4 consecutive weeks by a small group of healthy adults and not found to have an unwanted impact on their thyroid function. Although follow-up studies are needed, this study puts at least one large stamp of approval on Brussels sprouts as a food that can provide fantastic health benefits without putting the thyroid gland at risk.

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[Rosyrain]

I hear that Kale is considered a super food and has lots of nutrients, but I personally do not like it. Broccoli can help fight cancer and contains fiber. Broccoli is one of my favorite veggies and can be prepared so many different ways. Pretty much any dark green veggie is better for you.

 

[Micheleteresa]

I am going to go with Beets, at least for my own health issue of not being able to make and keep enough red blood cells, beets are the best vegetable for me to consume regularly. Luckily I like beets and I like home made beet Juice. I eat a lot vegetables, the only one I am not keen on is Brussels Sprouts, which I see from a post here are very good for our health.

 

[asereht1970]

For me, the Moringa (or Malunggay in our language) is the best. It is also known as the Miracle Tree and the most nutritious plant on earth. It contains more than 90 nutrients and 46 types of antioxidants. It is rich in Vitamin A and C and it contains more potassium than bananas. Also Moringa has no side-effects proven up to now. Both children and adult can consume Moringa.