At the market, there are many types of cheap vegetables that cost only a few thousand dong per bunch, which is enough for the whole family to eat. Among these cheap vegetables, the ones that are even cheaper are actually safer and better for your health. The secret is that when the vegetables are cheap, the farmers and sellers don’t bother spraying pesticides because it’s not worth the cost. Therefore, the cheaper the vegetables, the safer they are for your health. Moreover, among these cheap vegetables, there are some that are widely acclaimed for their health benefits and longevity. So, only the wise ones know to eat these vegetables, as they are free from chemicals and ensure good health. Among these vegetables, we must mention the following extremely good ones:

Water Spinach
Water spinach is cheaper than other vegetables like morning glory, cabbage, radishes, and jicama. But water spinach is actually a good remedy and a vegetable that the Japanese people praise as a longevity vegetable. Water spinach grows very fast, so there is no need to spray stimulants or pesticides. That’s why farmers sell water spinach for just a few thousand dong per big bundle. According to traditional medicine, water spinach has the properties of nourishing health and improving vision. In 100g of water spinach, there are typical nutrients such as 22kcal of energy, 91.8g of water, 2.6g of protein, 2.8g of starch, 11mg of vitamin C, 900mg of vitamin B, and minerals such as 48mg of calcium, 54mg of phosphorus, and 2.7mg of iron.

The Japanese especially love water spinach and call them longevity vegetables. This vegetable is considered a vitamin treasure because the amount of vitamin B2 in water spinach is 10 times higher than that in sweet potatoes. Eating water spinach helps treat constipation, cleanse the internal organs, cool the body, promote intestinal detoxification, and is good for the liver and kidneys. Water spinach leaves also help protect vision, prevent cardiovascular diseases, lower blood pressure, stabilize blood sugar levels, improve immune system function. Water spinach is also rich in vitamin K, so it reduces the risk of colon cancer, prostate, nose, mouth, stomach, and cardiovascular diseases. In fact, studies have shown that patients with liver cancer who supplement enough vitamin K daily will have improved liver function.
Water Morning Glory
Water morning glory grows very fast, so it is often sold at a very cheap price. A large bundle of water morning glory is even cheaper than morning glory. The CDC of the U.S. has ranked water morning glory as the number one green vegetable in the world. Water morning glory is considered a vegetable that supports cancer prevention, improves heart health, and prevents osteoporosis. Many people think that water morning glory grows wild, but in fact, they are grown underwater. The spread rate of water morning glory is very fast. They usually develop in the winter, and the price is very cheap.

According to a publication in The British Journal of Nutrition, if we eat about 100g of water morning glory every day, we can prevent the risk of breast cancer as well as some other types of cancer. In particular, water morning glory also contains high levels of vitamin C, which increases its anti-cancer effects.
Water morning glory is also a group of vegetables that grow quickly, have low susceptibility to pests and diseases, so they are rarely sprayed with pesticides.
Amaranth Greens
Amaranth greens are also a popular cheap vegetable in the market. There are red amaranth greens, white amaranth greens, and amaranth greens for cooking rice… Amaranth greens and sweet potatoes are usually sold at similar prices. However, amaranth greens are a natural iron treasure and rich in antioxidants. Amaranth greens help support blood circulation, improve heart function, and promote good digestion. Amaranth greens contain an amino acid called lysine and minerals such as potassium, phosphorus, magnesium, and iron, as well as vitamins C and E to prevent free radicals, aging, and the formation of cancer cells.
That’s why you should eat these cheap and beneficial vegetables for your health.