50 Food & Nutrition Myths You Need to Stop Believing

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32) White Vegetables Are Less NUTRITIVE Than Dark-Colored Ones

Don't neglect your white veggies! Some believe that the darker the vegetable, the healthier it is. Not true. There are plenty of white vegetables rich in vitamins and minerals, such as onions, mushrooms, cauliflower, garlic, turnips and white beans, to name a few. According to Consumer Reports, white vegetables are proven to lower the chances of having a stroke. They also lower the risk of heart disease. Your best bet is to eat vegetables in all colors so you can reap the rainbow of nutritional benefits they provide.