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that gives them their red color and might Benefit: Helps relieve constipation
prevent certain types of cancer. Due to their Artichokes might seem like an intimidating
high levels of Vitamins E and C, they can food to cook or eat if you’ve never tried
also work wonders when it comes to skin them before. If you’re willing to take a
health and staving off other signs of aging chance on the spiky green vegetable, your
when consumed regularly. Make sure to eat body will surely thank you. Artichokes
them fresh, and especially when they’re in are high in antioxidants which fight
season in the summer. And don’t think that cardiovascular disease, and so much more.
eating ketchup will cut it. In addition, artichokes are an incredible
source of dietary fiber. If you roast your
37. Carrots artichokes with olive oil and salt and get
to work scraping the bits of flesh off of the
leaves, you’ll be rewarded with a happy
digestive system.
39. Celery
Benefit: Increases strength and growth of hair
and nails.
Carrots are a vegetable that contains what is
called beta carotene, a pigment that brings
a lot of benefits to your body–or can even
turn your skin orange if you happen to eat
carrots at every single meal for a couple of
months. This antioxidant can slow down Benefit: Helps with digestion and constipation,
the aging of our cells and even improve the provides blood sugar management
quality of our skin due to its high Vitamin Celery is a low-calorie food with a lot of
A content. Carrots also contain a specific benefits. For one, BBC Good Food says
type of Vitamin B that promotes hair and that it can support heart health, blood
nail growth, making it one of nature’s best sugar management, and memory. It is also
beauty products. anti-inflammatory and can make for easy
digestion. Celery only has fourteen calories
38. Artichokes per cup, so it is a low-calorie, crunchy
snack that won’t expand your waistline. In
addition to the benefits above, celery also
contains beta carotene, Vitamin C, and a
dozen additional antioxidants—all in one
single stalk. Lastly, celery is rich in fiber, so
if you are struggling with constipation, try
reaching for the celery before the over-the-
counter medication.
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