Black Rice

Getting your antioxidants from fresh berries can be pricey. A new report from the scientists at Louisiana State University shows black rice is higher than blueberries in the powerful free-radical buster anthocyanin-while supplying more vitamin E and fiber... Use black rice in place of instant or white rice, or brown rice.

Part 10 of 10 Super Vegetables

Part 10 Eggplant

Eggplant receives its deep, rich color from a flavonoid called nasunin, a potent antioxidant that protects cell membranes from damage. It's also believed that eggplants may be beneficial to the central nervous system. Eggplants are available year-round, but their peak season -when their flavor is highest- is August through October.

Part 9 of 10 Super Vegetables

Part 9 Broccoli

Broccoli is an excellent source of fiber, folate, and vitamins A, C, and K. and a good source of 16 other nutrients. The florets and stems have very similar nutrient profiles. Broccoli is a member of the cruciferous vegetable family that contains sulfur compounds, which neutralize toxic substances and can lower the risk of cancer.

Part 8 of 10 Super Vegetables

Part 8 Carrots

Carrots long have been associated with good eyesight due to the pro-vitamins alpha- and beta-carotene, precursors to vitamin A that also give carrots their bright orange color. From vitamin A, the body can make retinal, a nutrient that's important in helping human eyes perceive light.

Part 4 of 10 Super Vegetables

Part 4 Sweet Potatoes

Sweet Potatoes have a very different nutritional profile than regular potatoes, with increased amounts of beta-carotene and antioxidants. Sweet Potatoes are an excellent source of vitamins A and C, and a good source of potassium, fiber, and vitamin B

Part 3 of 10 Super Vegetables

Number 3 Dark Leafy Greens

Dark Leafy Greens are a food you sh9ould try to eat every day. As a collective group they are more nutrient-dense than any other vegetable. Leafy Greens are excellent sources of everything from calcium and potassium to vitamin C and iron. Enjoy a variety of dark greens, raw or cooked, including Swiss chard, kale, romaine, collard greens, mustard greens, and spinach

Part 1 of 10 Super Vegetables

Number 1 Bell Peppers!

Bell peppers are rich in several nutrients, whether they are red, green, orange, yellow, or purple. Because Red Peppers stay on the vine longer, they contain significantly higher levels of beta-carotene and vitamin C than green peppers!

Part 10 of 10 Healthy Fruits (Grapes)

Grapes have been shown to exhibit coronary benefits similar to those associated with drinking wine. Antioxidants called flavonoids are responsible for giving grapes their color, and they are also know to lower cholesterol, reduce blood clots, and decrease the risk of heart disease. Flavonoids mostly are found in darker-colored grapes.