• Avocados are the only vegetables that are loaded with monounsaturated fat, which helps lower cholesterol levels in the blood to keep kids heart-healthy.
• They’re also a super source of soluble fiber, which helps stabilize blood-sugar levels.
• And they’re full of vitamin E, which protects healthy cells and helps heal kids’ cuts and scrapes.
• Along with all other veggies in the cruciferous family, broccoli is important because it contains natural substances that may help the body fight certain cancers.
• Broccoli also helps heal kids’ cuts and wounds—it’s a particularly good source of vitamin C.
• And, for a vegetable, broccoli can’t be beat in helping build strong bones and teeth (it’s a great nondairy source of calcium— better absorbed by the body than spinach).
• Beets are chock full of two different antioxidants that help protect healthy cells against damage all over the body.
• The folic acid in beets also help keep kids’ cells growing and functioning the way they should.
• And beets are good for heart health and for keeping kids’ blood pressure regulated, because they provide a nice amount of potassium.
1 Cup Butternut Squash (63 calories)• The deep orange color of this winter squash reminds us that it contains beta carotene, which is great for keeping your child’s eyes and skin healthy.
• Plus, this vegetable contains potassium, which is important for heart health.
• Carrots are terrific for your child’s skin and eyes because they’re loaded with beta carotene.
• And they’re great for keeping the pipes clean because they contain a good amount of insoluble fiber.
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