We have all been told by our parents and grandparents to eat our veggies. While they are rich in vitamins and minerals and come with many benefits, some vegetables aren't so good for you.
Nightshades, like tomatoes, eggplants, and bell peppers, have been shown to cause inflammation in some people. This can lead to some serious consequences, like cancer, heart disease, and diabetes. Nightshades can also be hard on people with arthritis. However, if you eat nightshades and feel fine, you should be okay to continue eating them.
Cruciferous vegetables, like broccoli and brussel sprouts, also have a few side effects of their own. Although they are healthy for you, they cause bloating and gassiness. Although this isn't a huge problem, it can still cause you some discomfort.
Canned vegetables are somewhat of a given. Packed with salt and other flavor-enhancers, canned veggies are hard on your stomach. Eating lots of canned vegetables can lead to both stomach pain and digestive problems. Yikes.
Starchy and glycemic vegetables, like corn, potatoes, and peas, also aren't too good for you. They can lead to excessive hunger, weight gain, and high blood sugar.
These two may come as a surprise: spinach and celery. Celery, despite common belief, has very little nutritional value. It is also covered in up to 68 different pesticides. Spinach has the same problem, with more than 50 pesticides. Fortunately, organic and home-grown spinach have the nutritional value without all of the pesticides.
Even though this list is fairly long, there are still lots of healthy vegetables out there. To be honest, most of these are still pretty healthy, as long as they aren't eaten in large amounts. However, we would recommend sticking to the super good stuff, like carrots and kale.
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