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# Veggies Decoded Guide

VEGGIES, DECODED Nutrition Reference  Educational Use Values and comparisons are general and can vary by variety, soil, and cooking method. Page 1 Veggies, Decoded 20 Common Vegetables and Their Unique, Standout Benefit Every vegetable brings something to the table, but a few genuinely stand out from the rest — like green peas having more protein than almost any other vegetable, or potatoes (with skin on) beating bananas on potassium. This guide breaks down 20 everyday vegetables, colour-coded by the nutrient they're best known for, with a practical way to include each one in your meals. Colour Key Protein Iron Vitamin C Vitamin A Potassium Antioxidant s Fiber Circulation Calcium Hydration The 20 Vegetables Vegetable Nutrient Unique Benefit How to Include It 1. Green Peas Protein Contains the highest protein of any common vegetable, rivaling some legumes gram-for-gram. Add to pulao, curries, or as a simple stir-fried side. 2. Spinach (Palak) Iron One of the richest iron sources among leafy greens, though pairing with vitamin C boosts absorption. Add to dal, palak paneer, or smoothies with a squeeze of lemon. 3. Bell Peppers (Capsicum) Vitamin C Contains more vitamin C gram-for-gram than most citrus fruits, especially the red variety. Add raw to salads, or lightly saute to help retain the vitamin C. 4. Carrots Vitamin A Among the richest vegetable sources of beta-carotene, which the body converts to vitamin A. Eat raw, juiced, or added to poriyal a few times a week. 5. Beetroot Circulation Naturally high in dietary nitrates, which support healthy blood flow and stamina. Add to salads, juice, or curries a couple of times a week. 6. Broccoli Antioxidants Contains sulforaphane, a unique plant compound studied for its strong antioxidant properties. Steam lightly (avoid overcooking) and add to stir-fries. 7. Sweet Potato Vitamin A One of the highest vitamin A sources among root vegetables, supporting skin and eye health. Swap regular potato for sweet potato a few times a week. 8. Potato (with skin) Potassium Contains more potassium per serving than a banana, especially when the skin is left on. Boil or bake with the skin intact instead of peeling. 9. Garlic Antioxidants Contains allicin, a sulfur compound with natural antimicrobial and cardiovascular benefits. Crush or chop and let it sit 10 minutes before cooking to preserve allicin. 10. Tomato Antioxidants One of the richest vegetable sources of lycopene, an antioxidant linked to heart and skin health. Cooking tomatoes actually increases lycopene availability, so use them in curries too.

VEGGIES, DECODED Nutrition Reference  Educational Use Values and comparisons are general and can vary by variety, soil, and cooking method. Page 2 Vegetable Nutrient Unique Benefit How to Include It 11. Pumpkin Vitamin A Rich in beta-carotene, giving it one of the highest vitamin A contents among gourds. Add to sambar, curries, or have it roasted as a side. 12. Drumstick (Moringa) Calcium Among the highest calcium sources in the vegetable world, along with iron and vitamin C. Add moringa leaves to dal, or drumstick pieces to sambar regularly. 13. Bitter Gourd (Karela) Antioxidants Contains unique plant compounds studied for supporting healthy blood sugar levels. Cook with minimal oil, or have karela juice occasionally. 14. Cabbage Fiber A great source of fibre and vitamin K, supporting digestion and bone health. Add to poriyal, salads, or a light stir-fry a few times a week. 15. Cauliflower Fiber Good source of fibre and choline, a nutrient that supports liver and brain function. Use in curries, or roast as a lower-carb alternative to potato. 16. Brinjal (Eggplant) Antioxidants The skin contains nasunin, an antioxidant compound studied for protecting cell membranes. Cook with the skin on wherever possible, in curries or roasted preparations. 17. Ladies Finger (Okra) Fiber High in soluble fibre and mucilage, which supports gut health and healthy digestion. Cook with minimal oil and avoid overcooking to retain the fibre content. 18. Onion Antioxidants Rich in quercetin, an antioxidant with natural anti-inflammatory properties. Include raw in salads occasionally to get the most of its antioxidant content. 19. Cucumber Hydration Has one of the highest water contents among common vegetables (about 96%). A go-to snack or salad base, especially useful for staying hydrated in hot weather. 20. Radish Vitamin C Contains a good dose of vitamin C along with natural enzymes that support liver function. Add raw to salads, or include in sambar for a peppery crunch. Note: Nutrient comparisons are general and can vary by variety, soil quality, ripeness, and how the vegetable is cooked or stored. This guide is for general education, not medical or dietary prescription. Consult a nutritionist for advice specific to your health needs.