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Vegetables

Collard Greens: The Edible, Enjoyable Leaves

Collard greens are well known as a staple on Southern United States cuisine. However, they are also popular around the world in other cultures. This tasty leaf is high in Vitamin C and fiber and has cancer fighting properties.

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Two Healthy Peas in a Pod – Chickpeas, Garbanzos or Ceci Beans

The small chickpeas are also called garbanzos or ceci beans, and they are packed with nutrition. The beans are versatile and can be used in a variety of recipes.

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Nutty Tasting Butternut Squash is Sweet and Nutritious

Butternut squash is winter squash that makes an ideal winter vegetable when other vegetables become scarce. Available year round today, this is a food that is rich in nutrients needed for a healthy body.

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Low Calorie Bok Choy Loaded with Vitamin A

Bok Choy is a member of the cabbage family and is loaded with Vitamin A. It is easy to cook and tastes delicious.

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Black-Eyed Peas: A Pea By Any Other Name

Black-eyed peas, a legume, are very nutritious. They are an excellent source of iron, folate, and magnesium. This small legume is considered by many to be a good luck food.

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Velvety Black Beans Have Unique Flavor

Black beans are rich in protein and dietary fiber. They cook well and add a unique flavor to dishes.

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Fight Heart Disease and Enjoy Flavor with the Beetroot

The beetroot is a vegetable used in dishes across America and Europe. It is packed with nutrients that fight combine to fight heart disease. The beetroot is a traditional component in borscht.

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Rocket to Healthy Eating with Arugula

Arugula is a superman of a vegetable with its unassuming appearance but high nutritional content. Called rocket sometimes, it has a sharp flavor but few calories.

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Alfalfa Sprouts are Bursting with Nutrition

Alfalfa sprouts are tiny legume plants that can add some healthy crunch to salads and sandwiches. They have concentrated amounts of phytochemicals and saponins.

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