Transform Your Body With 5 Awesome Spring Veggies

Spring is in full effect—and with it comes an array of delicious produce that will help you improve your health and transform your body. We often think of the basics like oranges and apples when it comes to produce, but there are many other antioxidant- and nutrient-rich choices you can make for snacking and to add flavor to your meals.

Try some of the veggies listed below and you will enjoy a wealth of health benefits.

Artichokes

Cultivated since the rule of the Roman Empire, this superfood is an excellent source of dietary fiber, which fills us up and helps us keep the weight off. Artichokes promote healthy digestion with their cynarin content, a compound that combats bloating, boosts bile production and helps to expedite the digestive process. They also boast good levels of folate, manganese and vitamins C and K.

Asparagus

Native to Asia Minor and the eastern Mediterranean, this herbaceous plant is ranked one of the top veggies when it comes to antioxidant content. Asparagus is also rich in vitamins A, C, E and K, dietary fiber, folate and chromium, a trace mineral that augments insulin’s ability to transport glucose to our cells.

Beets

This flavorful root vegetable comes in an array of vibrant colors and different sizes. Beets are loaded with fiber, vitamin C and important minerals, including bloat-fighting potassium and manganese. They are also a good source of folate and betaine, nutrients that help protect our bodies from environmental stress to keep us healthy and strong.

Green Peas

With less than 100 calories per eight-ounce serving, peas are an excellent weight loss food. Native to southwest Asia, they’re loaded with filling nutrients such as protein and fiber and are an excellent source of manganese, folate, phosphorus and vitamins B1, C and K. Peas also contain good amounts of niacin, zinc, magnesium, iron, potassium, choline and coumestrol, a polyphenol that has been shown to help prevent stomach cancer.

Radishes

Named by the ancient Greeks for their speedy growth, radishes are often overlooked yet contain a bevy of important nutrients. They contain only around 20 calories per cup, yet are rich in antioxidants and minerals like calcium, vitamin C and potassium, which work together to help reduce high blood pressure and lower the risk of heart disease. These colorful veggies are also an excellent source of natural nitrates that improve blood flow, as well as fiber, folate, riboflavin, copper, magnesium, manganese and vitamin B6.

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