There's always debate over whether or not fruit should be eaten with regularity by people with diabetes. The high natural sugar content makes this debate understandable, although people from each camp can make a convincing argument.

But, one thing that both groups can agree on is the fact that vegetables should find a way onto everyone's plate. While baked potatoes and corn are probably best left off said plate (due to their own high sugar content), there are a variety of other veggies that are great to indulge in. As a matter of fact, variety may actually trump quantity.

Colorado State University researchers found that, despite eating one less serving daily, people who consumed a wider array of vegetables experienced more health benefits than those who chose from a smaller assortment. The source behind these benefits come from phytochemicals, compounds that guard cells against free radical damage. By eating a wider assortment of vegetables, people had a better chance of consuming a greater amount of protective phytochemicals.