Vegetables are the parts of plants which humans consume as food either raw or cooked,and are essential source of nutrients for the body. Some common vegetables are Carrots,cabbage, cucumber, spinach and lettuce. Vegetables are the wellspring of antioxidant's which protect the human body from oxidant-related diseases, stress,cancer,inflammation and kidney stone; boost the immune system of the body; and decrease bone loss.
Vegetables are low in calories and high in vitamins and minerals.They are rich fount of dietary fiber,folate (folic acid), potassium,vitamin A,B,C and K,magnesium, iron and calcium. Dietary fiber from vegetables reduces blood cholesterol levels and lower risk of heart disease and obesity. It ensures proper bowel function and protect the bowel from protracted constipation,hemorrhoid,and colon cancer.
Food rich in potassium help to maintain healthy blood pressure.Folate is vital in the metabolism of nucleic and amino acids,as well as in methylation reactions. It equally helps the body form red blood cell and it's very good for women of childbearing age because it reduces the risk of neural tube defects,anencephaly and spins bifida during fetal development.
Vitamin A,B,C,E and K keep the eyes,teeth and skin healthy and help heal cuts and wounds.They ensure healthy gums,support in iron absorption and protect against varied infections.A dietary guideline recommends at least nine serving vegetable nutrients daily,and according to a research, those that eat more than five serving vegetables daily have approximately 20% lower risk of developing coronary heart disease or stroke. So eat more vegetables and remain healthier.
To cook your vegetables, however,steam them or use a wok.Do not overcook or microwave your vegetables: both methods destroy enzymes. Add a large amount of garlic and onion to your vegetables when cooking..
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Vegetables are low in calories and high in vitamins and minerals.They are rich fount of dietary fiber,folate (folic acid), potassium,vitamin A,B,C and K,magnesium, iron and calcium. Dietary fiber from vegetables reduces blood cholesterol levels and lower risk of heart disease and obesity. It ensures proper bowel function and protect the bowel from protracted constipation,hemorrhoid,and colon cancer.
Food rich in potassium help to maintain healthy blood pressure.Folate is vital in the metabolism of nucleic and amino acids,as well as in methylation reactions. It equally helps the body form red blood cell and it's very good for women of childbearing age because it reduces the risk of neural tube defects,anencephaly and spins bifida during fetal development.
Vitamin A,B,C,E and K keep the eyes,teeth and skin healthy and help heal cuts and wounds.They ensure healthy gums,support in iron absorption and protect against varied infections.A dietary guideline recommends at least nine serving vegetable nutrients daily,and according to a research, those that eat more than five serving vegetables daily have approximately 20% lower risk of developing coronary heart disease or stroke. So eat more vegetables and remain healthier.
To cook your vegetables, however,steam them or use a wok.Do not overcook or microwave your vegetables: both methods destroy enzymes. Add a large amount of garlic and onion to your vegetables when cooking..
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I had no idea I needed 9 servings of vegetable nutrients daily! This was such a useful post - I might start steaming them now!
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