- Sweet Potatoes. A nutritional All-Star-- one of the best vegetables you can eat. They are loaded with carotenoids and are a decent source of vitamin C, potassium, and fiber. Bake and then mix in some unsweetened applesauce or crushed pineapple for extra moisture and sweetness. I love them as oven fries!
- Mangoes. About a cup of mango supplies 100% of a day's vitamin C, one-third of a day's vitamin A, a decent dose of blood-pressure-lowering potassium, and 3 grams of fiber.
- Unsweetened Greek Yogurt. Non-fat plain yogurt has a pleasant tartness that's a perfect complement for the natural sweetness of berries or bananas or your favorite breakfast cereal. It has twice the protein of ordinary yogurt-about 18 grams in 6 ounces.
- Broccoli. It has lots of vitamin C, carotenoids, vitamin K, and folic acid. Steam it just enough so that it's still fir and add a sprinkle of red pepper flakes and a spritz of lemon juice. I like it with lemon pepper or lime juice. Yum
- Wild Salmon. The omega-3 fats in fatty fish like salmon may help reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes.
- Crispbreads. Whole-grain rye crackers, like Wasa, RyKrisp, Kavli, and Ryvita-usually called crispbreads are loaded with fiber and often fat-free. Drizzle with a little honey and sprinkle with cinnamon to satisfy your sweet tooth.
- Garbanzo Beans. All beans are good beans. They're rich in protein, fiber, iron, magnesium, potassium, and zinc, but garbanzos stand out because they're so versatile. Just drain, rinse and toss a handful on your green salad; include them in vegetable stews, curries, and soups; mix them with brown rice, whole wheat couscous, bulgur or other whole grains,
- Watermelon. Watermelon is a heavyweight in the nutrient department. A standard serving (about 2 cups) has one-third of a day's vitamins A and C, a nice shot of potassium and a healthy dose of lycopene for only 85 fat-free calories.
- Butternut Squash. Steam a sliced squash or buy peeled, diced butternut squash at the store that's oven-ready, great for stir-fry, or a soup. It's an easy way to get lots of vitamins A and C and fiber.
- Leafy Greens. Don't miss out on powerhouse greens like kale, collards, spinach, turnip greens, mustard greens and Swiss chard. The leafy greens are packed with vitamins A, C, and K, folate, potassium, magnesium, calcium, iron, lutein, and fiber. Serve with a splash of lemon juice, or red wine vinegar.
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