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broccoli, collard greens, dark green leafy lettuce, kale, mesclun, mustard greens, romaine lettuce, spinach, turnip greens, watercress
These vegetables are rich in vitamins and minerals. Depending on which you choose, and will provide vitamin A and C, iron, calcium, folate, and antioxidants. Antioxidants may play a role in preventing heart disease and cancer. The darker the leaves the more nutrients the veggie usually has.
acorn squash, butternut squash, carrots, hubbard squash, pumpkin, sweet potatoes
These vegetables include important nutrients, vitamins, and minerals, such as vitamin C, A, K, B6, folate, potassium, magnesium, and iron. They also contain fiber. These help in the body’s ability to stay healthy.
black beans, black-eyed peas, garbanzo beans (chickpeas), kidney beans, lentils, lima beans (mature), navy beans, pinto beans, soy beans, tofu (bean curd made from soybeans)
These vegetables are high in fiber, which help maintain good digestion. They also contain folate and protein, which are essential for providing energy, building muscle, skin, and internal organs.
corn, green peas, lima beans (green), potatoes
These vegetables provide long-lasting energy for your kids. They also contain many vitamins (C, B vitamins), minerals (iron), as well as fiber.
artichokes, asparagus, bean sprouts, beets, brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, celery, cucumbers, eggplant, green beans, peppers, iceberg lettuce, mushrooms, onions, parsnips, tomatoes, vegetable juice, turnips
These veggies contain many vitamins and minerals needed to help your child’s body grow, fight infections, and fight diseases later in life.
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