By Amanda Kabbabe and Angeli Kakade, Buzz60

Growing up, your parents have been up your neck encouraging you to eat your vegetables. You may have known that potatoes aren't what they were talking about, but did you know that other vegetables are also not all they're chalked up to be?

Peas, for instance, are right there with potatoes when it comes to lackluster health benefits. They're high in starch, and eating too many can lead to weight gain.

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According to the USDA, celery is not only borderline nutritionless, but also close to poisonous. The water filled veggie contains an alarming number of pesticides.

Corn is also being exposed as a major vegetable let-down. The summer vegetable staple is known for its fair share of genetic modifications which can lead to sensitivity and increased allergens.

While eggplant served plain is safe, you may want to avoid cooking it with other meats. This vegetable is known for soaking up the flavor once it's cooked, meaning it also absorbs more of the fat and calories from other sources.

Perhaps the scariest veggie is the bell pepper. These peppers, of all colors, cause inflammation that can lead to heart disease and diabetes down the line. It also contains solanine, an alkaloid known to block nerve function.

Yikes. Pizza it is!

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