Most Nutritious Vegetables List (A-Z)
The healthy list of vegetables below makes it just as easy as ABC to consistently choose the healthiest, most nutritious vegetables.
And when we do eat vegetables, are we choosing the healthiest, most nutritious vegetables to eat from this healthy A to Z vegetables list?
According to statistics, hardly anyone eats enough healthy vegetables!
On a daily basis well over half the population gets absolutely NO vegetables at all – much less the recommended minimum 3 to 5 servings from the healthiest vegetables list. But this doesn't have to apply to you.
List of Vegetables A-Z to Change YOUR Stats
This alphabetical list of vegetables is laid out in A, B, C categories. You can easily choose from the 3 lists that are ranked for overall food value.
The "A" list of vegetables are the superstars, high in nutrients, fiber and/or protein. Those in the "B" category are good, but not the best. And the "C" vegetable list, compared with the most nutritious vegetables ranked A or B, are mainly high glycemic, very starchy or high in calories.
Please note that some fruits, such as peppers, squash and tomatoes, are included. These are generally thought of and used as vegetables.
You may also be surprised to find that beans are vegetables on the “A” list. And corn, although in reality it's a grain, is listed in the “C” category.
The Most Nutritious Vegetables are the Healthiest
Research has clearly proven that eating the healthiest, most nutritious vegetables can extend both the length and the overall quality of your life.
Studies show that by increasing your daily vegetable intake (mainly from the "A" list) you can reduce your risk of the following health problems:
- Obesity,
- Heart disease,
- Type two diabetes,
- Some kinds of cancers,
- And other chronic illnesses.
| Category A |
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| Alfalfa sprouts Arugula Avocado Bean sprouts Beet Greens Beets Bell Peppers Black Beans Bok choy Broccoli Broccoflower Brussels sprouts Cabbage Carrots Cauliflower Chard (Swiss & red) |
Chickpeas Chinese cabbage Chives Collard greens Garlic Green onions Green peas Greens Horseradish Kale Kidney Beans Leeks Lentils Lettuce, red or green Mustard Greens Navy Beans |
Onions Parsley Peppers Pumpkin Sauerkraut Shallot Snow Peas Soy beans Spinach Summer squash Sweet potato & yam Tomato Tomato, cherry Turnip greens Watercress Winter squash |
Category B |
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| Artichoke Artichoke Hearts Asparagus Celery Chile peppers Cucumber |
Eggplant Endive Green beans Kohlrabi Lemon grass Okra |
Split Peas Radishes Radicchio Rutabaga Turnips Zucchini |
Category C |
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| Bamboo shoots Corn Jicama |
Lettuce (iceberg) Lima beans Mushrooms |
Potato (white) Rhubarb Water chestnuts |
When shopping for produce, you get the maximum health benefits by buying organic whenever possible. Also choose fresh or frozen vegetables, rather than canned, since canned is generally very high in salt.
To avoid high sodium intake and extra calories from fat, use herbs, spices and lemon or vinegar, rather than salt, butter or oil for seasoning.
Now that you know what's good for you and you’re familiar with the most nutritious vegetables, you can learn more from the top 10 Healthiest Vegetables list and the healthiest vegetables List of Vegetables.
Then it's time to start eating more of the most nutritious vegetables A-Z!
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