Each vegetable color provides its own unique flavor, texture, and nutrition. Look for lots of color in your shopping bag and on your plate. When you get accustomed to a colorful plate, you will notice when it looks a little bland, and wonder what colors you want to add. Color is fun! Enjoy a rainbow of colorful vegetables. Here is a sampling.
Vitamin A beta carotene
Vitamin A beta carotene Helps form healthy teeth and bones and ward off bacterial and viral infections.
Vitamin B (folate)
Helps your brain function and supports your metabolism. Eat raw or steam to maintain the most folate.
Vitamin C
Helps you heal and protects against infections.
Vitamin E
Protects your cells and helps you use vitamin K to repair muscle cells.
Vitamin K
Helps prevent excessive bleeding and maintain strong bones.
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