5 Healthiest Vegetables

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I’m sure we all know well what’s been lurking around us lately and the last thing we need now is to fall sick and prone to these sneaky viruses. If you haven’t been eating your vegetables and think that having fruits is enough, we’ve recently written about it here and spoiler-alert, you still need your vegetables! Protect yourselves and read on to find out what you should be including in your diet from now on.

Broccoli

Rich in sulforaphane, this amazing nutrient that exists in broccoli has a protective effect against cancer as well as other chronic diseases. A study has shown that consuming broccoli sprouts could protect the heart from diseases caused by oxidative stress by reducing the levels of oxidants significantly. Another reason to eat your broccolis- they’re packed with lots of nutrients!

Sweet Potatoes

If you dislike the taste of grassy vegetables, I get it and I have the solution for you! Sweet potatoes are the perfect addition to your diet as they contain various important vitamins, fiber, and protein, and most importantly, they’re sweet and delicious. They’re also high in a kind of Vitamin A that can significantly decrease the risk of certain cancers including lung and breast cancer.

Carrots

Fully loaded with Vitamin A, carrots help with night vision and provide a whopping 428% of the daily recommended value in just one cup (128g)! Carrots could also help in preventing cancer and reducing the risk of lung cancer for smokers. They’re also high in Vitamin C, Vitamin K and potassium!

Garlic

Small but powerful, garlic is able to regulate blood sugar and improve the health of your heart. They can help in decreasing blood sugar, improve insulin sensitivity and decrease blood cholesterol. Stir fry them with your favourite meat or vegetable and you’re good to go!

Spinach

Dubbed the healthiest vegetable, consuming 1 cup (30g) of raw spinach provides 56% of your daily Vitamin A needs and 100% of your daily Vitamin K requirement, and the best part is it’s all for only 7 calories! Packed with antioxidants, spinach is able to reduce the risk of chronic diseases and cancer. They’re also beneficial for promoting heart health and lowers blood pressure!

Incorporate these vegetables into your diet and you’ll never feel paranoid about catching a cold and falling ill! Unsure of how you should consume these vegetables? FoodLine offers a range of tingkat meals so you do not have to fret about it! Sit back, relax and wait for your healthy home-cooked meal to be delivered! Browse menu here: https://www.foodline.sg/tingkat/