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The 7 LEAST Healthy Vegetables You Can Plant (No. 6 Is Found In Lots Of Food)
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We all know that fresh vegetables are an important part of a healthy diet, but did you know that not all vegetables are created equal? In fact, some veggies are not all that great for you.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recommends that moderately active adults up to age 50 consume about 2 1/2 cups of vegetables per day, while adults over 50 should reduce this daily intake by a half cup.
These guidelines are tricky, however, because some veggies are higher in sugar and calories than others are. For instance, a cup of mashed vegetables is more concentrated than a cup of sliced zucchini, but the USDA guidelines consider them as equivalent. Also, the USDA counts an eight-ounce serving of 100 percent vegetable juice the same as one cup of raw vegetables, even though the nutritional content would vary considerably.
As a general rule, the healthiest vegetables (and fruits) are those that have a high-density value, which is the amount of nutrients a food has in relation to the number of calories it has.
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So, yes, there is a list of least nutritious vegetables.
Here, then, are the seven least nutritious vegetables you can grow in your garden this year, according to the USDA’s National Nutrient Database.
Source: http://www.offthegridnews.com/survival-gardening-2/the-7-least-healthy-vegetables-you-can-plant-no-6-is-found-in-lots-of-food/
