Whether you're slimming down or just staying healthy, vegetables are your friends, explains Stefani Sassos, MS, RD, a registered dietitian in the Good Housekeeping Institute. Fiber-rich vegetables are especially crucial for healthy hearts and strong veins: "A heart-healthy diet emphasizes produce, balanced by fiber-rich whole grains, fish, nuts, legumes, and lean proteins," she says.
The healthiest vegetables that you should try to eat daily often double down on gut-healthy fiber.
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