Green vegetables are an essential part of Vietnamese cuisine. However, many people have concerns about the potential contamination and harmful chemicals in vegetables. If inexperienced when shopping, it is easy to bring diseases home.
Below are 6 types of vegetables that experts evaluate as the cleanest and almost free of chemicals. If you see them at the market, you should buy them.
Broccoli
Broccoli, a nutritious vegetable, contains many vitamins, minerals, fiber, and antioxidants, bringing significant benefits to health. These nutrients help protect cells from damage caused by free radicals, reduce inflammation, and support the immune system in dealing with various dangerous diseases.
Broccoli also has the ability to prevent certain types of cancer such as breast cancer, stomach cancer, kidney cancer, and bladder cancer. Broccoli is also a clean vegetable, so when you see it at the market, you should buy it right away.
This vegetable is less affected by pests because it contains a compound called glucosinolates that repel insects. This makes broccoli not require the use of many pesticides, meaning it is considered a clean vegetable, free from harmful chemicals for health.
Cabbage
Cabbage, a vegetable that Vietnamese people love for its easy eating and high nutritional value. A portion of cooked cabbage provides about 1/3 of the daily vitamin C that the body needs, stimulating collagen production, making the skin smooth and youthful.
Many studies have also shown that cabbage contains many glucosinolates, which help eliminate free radicals and inhibit the development of cancer cells. It also helps reduce bad cholesterol (LDL) and control blood sugar, especially suitable for diabetes patients. Cabbage has no calories and fat, suitable for women on a diet.
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is often grown a lot in the fall and winter, with a characteristic fragrance that keeps insects away. The special thing is that cauliflower does not require the use of pesticides when planted. Cauliflower is not only rich in vitamins but also contains many amino acids, calcium, and other nutrients.
These components not only help soothe the mind, enhance health, nourish the brain but also benefit the skin. Especially, middle-aged and elderly people often prefer cauliflower for the nutritional benefits and health it brings.
Lettuce
Lettuce has a short growth cycle and rapid development. This makes it possible for many buyers of lettuce to detect small snails on the leaves because lettuce does not use pesticides to prevent snails.
Amaranth
Amaranth, like lettuce, belongs to the group of vegetables that grow quickly and does not like the cold. With this characteristic, amaranth is less prone to pest attacks, so there is no need to use pesticides.
Asparagus
Asparagus is favored for its high nutritional value. Asparagus contains many vitamins B3, iron, manganese, which help control diabetes, limit the risk of cancer, and support the weight loss process. Especially, asparagus self-organizes natural enzymes to prevent and eliminate pesticides, creating a safe and clean product for consumers.
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