Thursday, April 18, 2013

Good vs Bad - Vegetable Showdown

paleo, diet, good food, bad foodVegetables are important regardless of your health situation. The minerals and vitamins found in vegetables are vital for proper body composition. What do you consider a healthy source for your vegetables?

There are many varieties of vegetables from potato's to tomato's but not all are made alike. Vitamins, mineral s and protein amounts vary from  plant to plant. This makes variety in your vegetable choices key to a healthy lifestyle. 




These vegetables are starchy and should be avoided

    • Potatos
    • Yams
    • Sweet Potato's


Sorry, potato chips don't count as your vegetables for the day. In general, if you have to cook it in order to make it eatable, it's not very good for you.



Rich in vitamins and minerals
    mushrooms, paleo, health, good vegetable
  • Artichoke 
  • Mushrooms 
  • Asparagus 
  • Mustard

  • Onions 
  • Beets 
  • Parsley
  • Bell Peppers 

    health, pepper, healthy
  • Parsnip 
  • Broccoli 
  • Peppers (all kinds)
  • Brussels Sprouts 

  • Pumpkin 
  • Cabbage 
  • Carrots 
  • Radish 

    kale, healthy
  • Cauliflower 
  • Rutabaga
  • Celery 
  • Seaweed 

  • Collards 
  • Spinach
  • Cucumber 
  • Squash (all kinds) 

    carrots, vegetable, eat, health
  • Eggplant 
  • Tomatillos 
  • Endive Tomato
  • Green Onions 

  • Turnip Greens 
  • Kale 
  • Turnips

  • Kohlrabi 
  • Watercress 
  • Lettuce


By taking advantage of the information available  you can make a healthy meal decision and not sabotage your fitness goals.

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For more information on paleo foods to eat and not to eat: 

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