The 14 Healthiest Vegetables in the World

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Kale

Known for its worldwide superfood status, kale truly is one of the healthiest foods in existence. A single cup of the curly cabbage contains enough vitamin A, C and K to well surpass your daily needs, plus smaller amounts of multiple other nutrients, while providing few calories. It contains antioxidants quercetin and kaempferol, which provide a shield against oxidative damage, lowering your risk of contracting cancer and other diseases. Kale has also been shown to help lower blood pressure and bad cholesterol.