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Generally, the darker the colors of the vegetables the higher the nutrient content.
Orange and Red vegetables usually contain higher amounts of vitamin C, Higher amounts of ANTIOXIDANTS, Larger VARIETY of VITAMINS, and a Higher concentration of PHYTONUTRIENTS which have health boosting benefits
BENEFITS
Dark Colored Vegetables have ANTI-INFLAMMATORY properties
They have ANTIOXIDANTS. What’s an Antioxidant? Refer to Post “Antioxidants”
CAROTENOIDS. What’s a Carotenoid ? Refer to Post “Carotenoids”
Dark colored veggies are higher in VITAMIN K (which helps with blood clotting and bone health)
ANTHOCYANINS help lower blood pressure, boost cognitive function. What’s an Anthocyanin? Refer to Post “Anthocyanins”
OTHER BENEFITS of Phytonutrients
VITAMIN A for Vision
VITAMIN C for immune support and healing
FOLATE, a B vitamin helps with DNA repair.
What VEGETABLES contain phytonutrients ?
Dark leafy greens - - - kale, spinach, collard greens, beet greens, romaine lettuce — these are greens easily grown in an indoor garden.
Reddish Colored - - - Purple Cabbage - go with Bok Choy, Eggplant & Red Lettuces
Red Colored - - - Red Peppers, Tomatoes, Beets - can be grown indoors but usually grown with the “baby” seed varieties
Black bean, Black-eyed peas contain phytonutrients
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