Whether you walk for 30 minutes straight or break it up into two walks of fifteen minutes each, you’re taking steps toward better health. Focusing on nutrition is also an important part of your healthy lifestyle. The pigment of many veggies says something about their nutritional value. Lycopene makes tomatoes red, beta-carotene makes carrots orange, and chlorophyll makes leafy greens… green. But you can’t always judge a vegetable by its color: pale produce offers many health benefits despite a humble hue. Take a look:

  • Garlic and onions. These veggies are rich in sulfur and allium, which may help influence cholesterol levels and aid immune function.

  • Potatoes. While blacklisted from many modern diets due to their starchy, high-carbohydrate nature, potatoes are nonetheless nutrient-dense, serving as a rich source of vitamin C, folate, fiber, potassium, and a spectrum of B vitamins. Baked or roasted, not fried, is the best way to retain their nutrition.

  • Cauliflower. While its cruciferous cousin, broccoli, is considered a super food, cauliflower has its own merits to boast. Rich in antioxidants, vitamin C, and folate, its fair florets can help ward off cancer and boost cardiovascular health.

Add some pale-colored produce to your diet and reap the rewards.

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