Episode 8
Nutritionist's Perspective
Carrots​​
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Nutrient dense
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Loaded with Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Vitamin B6, Biotin, Thiamine, Riboflavin, Potassium, and Fiber
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Helps improve eye health
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Beneficial for cardiovascular system
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High antioxidants, protecting body against strokes
Broccoli
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Nutrient dense and low in calories
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Loaded with Vitamins A, C, and K
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Loaded with Calcium, Selenium, and Fiber
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Antioxidants help protect heart, increase HDL (good cholesterol), lowers LDL (bad cholesterol), and improves triglyceride count
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Protective against breast, ovarian, prostate, lung, stomach, gastric, colorectal, renal, kidney, and bladder cancer
Potatoes
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Nutrient dense and low calorie
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High in Vitamin C which keeps immunity strong
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Improves blood sugar control and insulin resistance
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Colored potatoes have 3-4x higher antioxidants
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Potato skins have higher nutrient value than peeled potatoes