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Four vegetables that show huge scientific promise when it comes down to longevity are:
1. **Broccoli**: There was a study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition that looked at 134,000 people over four and a half years. They found that cruciferous vegetable intake was correlated with a lower death rate from cardiovascular disease. This is more than likely due to the sulforaphane content.
2. **Artichokes**: The benefits of artichokes seem to be more than likely because of chlorogenic acid, a specific antioxidant that has a wealth of research supporting its role in glucose metabolism, lipid metabolism, and reductions in insulin levels.
3. **Swiss Chard**: The potential benefits of Swiss chard are probably due to a compound called kaempferol. In vitro research is starting to show that it is very promising when it comes to preventing DNA damage and even potentially slowing cancer growth.
4. **Sweet Potatoes**: The darker the flesh, the richer the antioxidant content. Sweet potatoes contain chlorogenic acid, beta-carotene, and anthocyanins.