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 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!