date:Feb 18, 2013
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How to eat them: Bake, mash or boil them or add them to soups or casseroles.
Beetroot
Beets contain folate, which helps metabolise amino acids and is important for pregnant women. Their red pigments fight cancer and lower the risk of heart disease.
Eggplant
Eggplant is packed with fibre and contains the whole gamut of B vitamins. Its deep purple colour is evidence that it has powerful antioxidants to protect brain cells and control lipid levels.
Brussels sprouts
This pungent vegetable c