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Top 10 Nutritious Dishes for Chinese New Year

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Count the top 10 nutritious dishes that must be eaten during the Spring Festival.

Healthier eating is increasingly being paid attention to by people.We need different types of dishes on our table every day to meet the body's nutritional needs.So, what kind of vegetables are best for consumption in autumn and winter?Below, we will introduce you to a list of 10 nutritious vegetables that should be on your dining table during this season.

1,Peas

Peas have high levels of trace elements

Reasons for ranking: It contains higher amounts of copper and chromium, which are trace elements. Nutritional quick check: Peas are a type of food rich in nutrients, containing protein at 23%-25%, carbohydrates at 57%-60%, and crude fiber at 45%. They also contain multiple minerals, vitamins, and trace elements.Proteinis abundant in peas. In particular, the copper and chromium content in peas are relatively high; copper is beneficial for enhancing a baby's hematopoietic function, aiding bone and brain development;

chromium helps with sugar and fat metabolism, maintaining the normal function of insulin.Peas also contain choline and methionine which help prevent arteriosclerosis. Peas' vitamin C content in fresh form is at the top among all fresh beans.2,PotatoesPotatoes are known as "underground ginseng"Reasons for ranking: It has a rich nutritional value, earning the nickname of “underground ginseng”. Nutritional quick check: Potatoes have very rich nutritional components. Per 100 grams of potatoes contain approximately 2-2.5 grams of protein, and its protein quality is comparable to that of animal proteins; it also contains special mucoprotein which not only has lubricating effects but also aids in lipid metabolism, assisting cholesterol excretion.

Additionally, potatoes contain the eight essential amino acids, various vitamins, including a higher content of vitamin C. Potatoes are also rich in calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, and potassium.3,

EggplantEggplants are rich in Vitamin E

Reasons for ranking: It contains a rich amount of Vitamin E

Nutritional quick check: Eggplants are one of the few purple vegetables. In its skin, it is rich in vitamin E and vitamin P, which no other vegetable can match. The fiber content of eggplant also has effects that reduce cholesterol levels.

Eggplants contain solanine, which may inhibit certain types of cancer.Pumpkin

Pumpkins are rich inRiboflavin

Reasons for ranking: It is rich in similar amounts as other vegetables such as cucumbers and eggplants. Nutritional quick check: Pumpkins have a high nutritional value, containing sugars, vitamins, proteins, and 17 types of amino acids.

Additionally, they are rich in potassium, calcium, magnesium, selenium, iron, and zinc.

Though the carotene content is slightly lower than that in carrots, pumpkins still stand out as a carotene-rich vegetable with a carotene content 8-20 times higher than watermelons, making it an excellent source of vitamin A.

5,Cilantro

4.Cilantro contains abundant crude fiber

Reasons for ranking: It is rich in crude fiber. Nutritional quick check: Cilantro has a fairly comprehensive nutritional profile and contains vitamins, various amino acids, fat, protein, as well as moderate amounts of sodium and potassium.Its carotene content is also high, being 1.5-30 times higher than that found in cucumbers and eggplants.Cilantro contains special aromatic essential oils which can aid in digestion and stimulate appetite.

The crude fiber helps with intestinal peristalsis, promoting bowel movements.6,Kidney Beans

Kidney beans are called "meat vegetables"Reasons for ranking: It is known as "vegetable meat". Nutritional quick check: Kidney beans are abundant in nutrients and are summer crops. They have good nutritional components and are also referred to as "vegetable meat".

They contain a significant amount of high-quality protein, unsaturated fatty acids, vitamin B and vitamin C.7,Broccoli

Broccoli contains proteinReasons for ranking: It has vitamins that other vegetables generally lack. Nutritional quick check: Broccoli is known as cauliflower and comes in white or green varieties. Both types of broccoli have similar nutritional values, with slightly higher carotene content in green broccoli.

Broccoli is rich in protein, fat, carbohydrates, dietary fiber, vitamins, and minerals. It also contains abundant vitamin K which is typically found in few other vegetables.

It is one of the foods with the highest amounts of flavonoids. Its calcium content can rival that of milk.

8,TomatoesTomatoes contain lycopeneReasons for ranking: It's a natural storehouse of lycopene. Nutritional quick check: Tomatoes contain over 20 types of carotenoids, such as alpha-carotene, beta-carotene, zeaxanthin, and lutein, with lycopene accounting for 80%-90%.

Thus, tomatoes are a natural storehouse of lycopene. Additionally, they are rich in vitamin C and vitamin E, which can enhance the immune system of babies.9,

EndiveEndive has high water content

Reasons for ranking: It contains a high amount of water in its edible parts. Nutritional quick check: Endive is rich in dietary fiber and various vitamins B1, B2, B6 and C, E as well as calcium, phosphorus, potassium, sodium, magnesium, and trace amounts of copper, iron, zinc.

It can be considered an "all-rounder" vegetable.

10,CarrotsCarrots are rich in carotenoidsReasons for ranking: It is rich in carotenoids. Nutritional quick check: Carrots have a very high nutritional value and contain abundant beta-carotene (averaging 1.35 grams per 100 grams), which is among the highest in vegetables.

Beta-carotene can be converted into vitamin A in the small intestine and liver, with approximately 70% of the body's usual vitamin A requirements being met by this conversion.Vitamin A plays a crucial role in maintaining skin and mucous membrane integrity, boosting immune function, preventing infections of the respiratory tract, urinary system, etc., promoting growth in children, and participating in the formation of visual pigments.

Broccoli contains protein.

Point of contention: It has vitamins that are generally not found in other vegetables.

Nutritional check: Broccoli, also known as cauliflower, comes in white and green varieties.CabbageThe nutritional value of broccoli and green cauliflower is basically the same, with green cauliflower having higher levels of carotene.

Broccoli is rich in protein, fat, carbohydrates, dietary fiber, vitamins, and minerals. It also contains a large amount of vitamin K that other vegetables do not have.At the same time, it is one of the foods containing flavonoids, with calcium content comparable toMilk.

8,Tomatoes

Tomatoes contain lycopene.

Point of contention: A natural repository of lycopene.

Nutritional check: Tomatoes contain over 20 types of carotenoids, including alpha-carotene, beta-carotene, lutein,Cornand lycopene accounts for 80%-90%.

It can be said that tomatoes are a natural repository of lycopene.In addition, they also contain rich vitamin C and vitamin E, which can enhance the baby's immunity.

9,Lettuce

Lettuce is high in water content.

Point of contention: The edible part has a very high water content.

Nutritional check: Lettuce contains large amounts of water, dietary fiber, vitamin B1, B2, and B6, as well as vitamins C, E, and various minerals such as calcium, phosphorus, potassium, sodium, magnesium, as well as trace amounts of copper, iron, and zinc.Lettuce can be considered a "versatile" player.

10, Carrot

Carrots are rich in carotene.

Point of contention: Rich in carotene.

Nutritional check: Carrots have very high nutritional value, containing abundant carotene (average 1.35 grams per 100 grams), ranking at the top among vegetables.Carotene can be converted to vitamin A in the small intestine and liver cells for human use. About 70% of the vitamin A needed by normal people daily comes from this conversion.

Vitamin A plays important roles in skin and mucosal integrity, enhancing immune function, preventing infections in respiratory, urinary organs, promoting the growth and development of children, participating in the formation of photosensitive substances in the retina.