Many people know that a healthy diet includes a certain amount of vegetables and fruits every day, but they don't realize that members of the same fruit and vegetable family have significant differences in disease resistance, health benefits, and nutritional content. Dr. Marilyn Nanney of St. Louis University selected her "highly effective and powerful" series based on the vitamin, fiber, and beta-carotene content in various vegetables and fruits. Dr. Nanney categorized them by color: White:
Cauliflower is the top choice, followed by potatoes, onions, and mushrooms. Green:
The top choices are spinach, broccoli, and Brussels sprouts.