Cabbage
Cabbage is a vegetable that is both cheap and nutritious, and can be processed in many diverse ways. You can mix fresh salad, bake in the oven, cook soup or make meat-filled cabbage rolls.
In terms of nutritional value, cabbage contains a lot of vitamin C that helps strengthen the immune system when entering the flu season, along with vitamin K - a nutrient that plays an important role in bone and joint health. Notably, cabbage also contains natural anti-inflammatory compounds that are related to reducing the risk of some types of cancer.
Eggplant
The characteristic dark purple peel of eggplant contains anthocyanins - a plant compound with strong antioxidant properties, which helps protect cells from oxidative stress and many other health benefits. In addition, eggplant also provides abundant fiber, supporting the digestive system to function healthily and creating a longer feeling of fullness.
For eggplant, the appropriate preparation is to bake or pan-fry with pure olive oil and herbs.
Pomegranate
Pomegranate provides fiber, vitamin C and polyphenols to support overall health. In particular, this fruit is very good for the gut thanks to its ability to support the microbiome, promote the development of beneficial bacteria and inhibit harmful bacterial strains. This mechanism helps strengthen the gut protection barrier and minimize inflammatory reactions.
At the same time, eating pomegranates also helps you easily achieve your daily fiber target. Pomegranate seeds are not only delicious snacks but are also easy to sprinkle on oats, yogurt, salads or combine into cereals.
Curly lettuce
Kale is a green leafy vegetable rich in folic acid, fiber, vitamin A, vitamin K and minerals such as manganese, copper and potassium. Although it tastes slightly bitter, this vegetable is still very flexible when included in meals such as making soup, mixing in appetizer salads.
Nuts
Nutritious nuts are a source of healthy fats, especially unsaturated fats that are good for the cardiovascular system. Always storing many types of nuts in the refrigerator both creates a quick snack and is convenient to sprinkle on salads, grilled dishes, cooked with oatmeal and many other daily dishes.
