Vegetablesare always going to come out on top as a favorite food recommendation from dietitians.

Vegetables provide vitamins, minerals, phytonutrients, otherdisease-fighting compounds, carbohydrates, and proteins.

Some of the specific diseases that vegetables battle on our behalf are age-related chronic conditions.

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Kale

Kale is a low oxalate, calcium-rich vegetable.

Adequate intakes of calcium andvitamin Dare crucial nutrients in building and maintainingstrong bones.

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Try using romaine lettuce as a wrap or boat for your next spring roll or taco.

An anti-inflammatory style of eating is the best dietary approach to protecting our joints.

Broccoli is a vegetable that is included in this eating pattern and contains a compound called glucosinolate.

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Swiss chard does can be a welcomed addition to a stir-fry or mixed into your next soup recipe.

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