10 Vegetables You Should Eat

10 Vegetables You Should Eat

1. Eggplant Eggplant is part of the nightshade family and is known to cause inflammation in the joints and can be detrimental to those suffering from arthritis. Eggplant also contains palate which is a naturally occurring substance that causes kidney stones. If you suffer from any of these, please stay away from eggplant.

2. Corn Corn is a versatile and all-American staple when it comes to BBQ's and any sort of social gathering. Unfortunately, corn has become less nutritious over the years due to constant genetic modification. GM corn introduces proteins into the body that are not natural which then causes imbalances and problems with your digestion. So you may want to think twice before enjoying biting into one of these!

3. Bell Peppers   One of the biggest ailments that most Americans face is inflammation and joint problems, something that bell peppers only intensify due to containing solanine which can disrupt nerve function and cause twitching.If you suffer from arthritis or osteoporosis we suggest keeping peppers out of your diet.

 4. White Potatoes You may be shocked to find out that potatoes are not actually good for you. Considered to be an extremely starchy carb-loaded vegetable, white potatoes are turned to sugar when digested which can spike insulin levels and produce cravings. Potatoes can also really pack the pounds onto your frame, and are considered part of the "dirty dozen" of vegetables with high pesticide risk.

5. Spinach (Non-Organic). If you are going to eat spinach, we suggest only eating organic due to the high level of pesticides used on normal spinach. In fact, conventional spinach has been found to have over 48 pesticides according to the USDA Pesticide Data Program. These pesticides can result in hormonal imbalances and kidney stones. No Fun!

6. Cherry Tomatoes Cherry tomatoes are so cute and delicious, but they are far from nutritious due to the lycopene which can cause joint inflammation and hormonal problems. They are also on the "dirty dozen" list and have over 35 different pesticides sprayed on them at once. Not sure we want to top our salad with chemical-laden tomatoes.

7. Cucumber (Non-Organic). Who does not love a refreshing cucumber salad every so often? Unfortunately, conventionally grown cucumbers are covered in harmful pesticides including neurotoxins which can disrupt nerve functions and inhibit cognitive processing. If you are going to eat cucumbers, please go for the organic!

8. Celery (Non-Organic). While celery is usually deemed as a nutrition-less vegetable, it does pack a huge punch of fiber and is good for dips and other snacks. However, non-organic celery is at the top of the pesticide list and contains over 68 different chemicals as well as hormone disruptors. Disgusting! You might as well take a chug of toxic waste than eat this chemical-laden garbage.

 9. Peas Peas are not a real pesticide risk, but they are high in sugar and starch which can lead to spiked blood sugar levels and an increase in insulin production. This can result in major food cravings that will increase your waistline and also put you at risk for diabetes. So we suggest limiting the peas, ok?

10. Squash (Non-Organic). Squash may be full of essential vitamins and minerals that assist with boosting your immunity and reducing disease risk, but they also are on top of the list for pesticide use. Over 38 different pesticides have been found on squash and summer squash has been known to increase the risk of kidney stones.