FOODILY DEC. 2013 | Page 11

Hana EL Dakroury

Bok Choy, It belongs to the cabbage family and contains indoles, compounds known to significantly lower the risk of cancer.

Watercress, Not only is it good for the immune system but it also contains anti- cancer chemicals. In addition to a variety of vitamins including A, C and K

Turnips, It seems this is the winning vegetable as not only does it contain vitamins A, C and K but it also contains high levels of potassium, calcium and fiber.

Kohlrabi, another member of the cabbage family is a great source of vitamin C, Potassium and Fiber. Only one cup contains %g of fiber.

Kale, we eat it ever day in our salad, what we don’t know is that its rich in calcium, iron, vitamins A,C and k. It also prevents cancer AS YOU CHEW!!

Swiss Chard, Low in calories this vegetable is high in Vitamins A and C, calcium, potassium fiber and carotenoid.