Vegetables are the plants which humans consume as foodfood either raw or cooked, and are essential sources of nutrients for the body.
Some common vegetables are carrot, cabbage, beans (green, kidney, french, haricot lima, etc.), lettuce, sweet and white potatoes, tomato, eggplant spinach, etc.
Vegetables are low in calories and high invitin vitamins and minerals. They are rich fount of dietary fiber, folate (folic acid), potassium, vitamins A, B, C, E and K, magnesium, iron, and calcium. The dietary fiber in vegetables reduces blood cholesterol levels and lowers risk of heart diseasedisease and obesity.
Vegetables are the wellspring ofantioxidants which protect the human body from stress, cancer, inflammations, and kidney stones; boost immune system and decrease bone loss.
To cook yourveggies, steam them. Do not overcook or microwave your vegetables : both methods destroy enzymes.
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