Are You Eating the Wrong Vegetables?
Even if you ‘do the right thing’ and eat five servings of fruits and vegetables every day, it doesn’t mean you’re getting all the nutrients your body needs. According to a recent study at Arizona State University, the top three vegetables eaten in Western countries are iceberg lettuce, French fried potatoes, and tomatoes (including tomato products, like ketchup). The two nutrients most lacking in the average Western diet are folic acid and vitamin C, according to this study. If you think you might not be getting enough of these nutrients, here are some excellent sources:
Folic Acid: Asparagus, avocadoes, beetroot, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, rockmelon, and spinach.
Vitamin C: Broccoli, cauliflower, kiwifruit, oranges, paw paw, red capsicum, and strawberries.
