10 winter vegetables
THAT ARE SERIOUSLY GOOD FOR YOU
There's a whole host of delicious winter vegetables that promise to please your taste buds while doing great things for your overall health. Here, 10 winter vegetables to add to your shopping list, stat!
Kale is an excellent source of both fiber & calcium, & boasts an impressive amount of vitamins K, A, B6 & C to boot.
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kale
Parsnips are an excellent source of soluble fiber, vitamins (C, B & E) & minerals (manganese, potassium & magnesium).
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parsnips
The bitter taste of collard greens is actually the result of a high calcium content, & they contain a significant amount of iron & vitamin C & K as well.
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collard greens
Yep, brussels sprouts are a crowd-pleaser & you'll get a generous serving of vitamins A, B, C & K, and plenty of healthy fiber, to boot.
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brussels sprouts
Another winter green with a host of health benefits, including boatloads of vitamin K (i.e. a whole day's worth in a single serving) as well as vitamins A & C.
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swiss chard
Cabbage is a cruciferous vegetable in the same family as kale & cauliflower. A single serving of the stuff provides a whopping amount of vitamins C & K.
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CABBAGE
Broccoli, like the other members of its family, favors frigid temperatures, so you'll find that this nutrient-rich, flowering veg has superior flavor in the winter season.
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broccoli
This vibrant root vegetable will provide you with plenty of potassium, a considerable amount of vitamins B & C, & anti-inflammatory antioxidants to boot.
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RADISHES
Aside from being super tasty, leeks contain anti-inflammatory plant compounds that benefit the skin, eyes and immune system.
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LEEKS
Cover it in cheese, toss it into pasta – there are many ways to enjoy cauliflower whilst benefiting from the cancer-fighting phytonutrients, fiber & B-vitamins.
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cauliflower
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