Vegetables and their health benefits
Vegetables are the parts of plants which humans consume as food either raw or cooked and are essential sources of nutrients for the body. Some common vegetables are carrot, cabbage, lettuce, sweet and white potatoes, cucumber, tomato, pumpkin, onion, garlic, pepper, spinach e.t.c
Vegetables are the wellspring of antioxidants which protect the human body from oxidant-related diseases, stress, cancer, inflammation and kidney stones. It boosts the immune system of the body and decrease bone loss.
Vegetables are low in calories and high in vitamins and minerals. It ensures proper bowel function and protects the bowel from protracted constipation, hemorrhoids, colon cancer. Food rich in potassium helps to maintain healthy blood pressure. It equally helps the body form red blood cells and it’s very good for women of childbearing age because it reduced the risk of neural tube defects.
To cook your vegetables; steam them, do not overcook or microwave your vegetables. Both methods destroy enzymes.
UPDATED: Mon, 1st Jan. 2024 7:18am
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