Vegetables Benefits

What are vegetables benefits? Why do we need to eat vegetables? Why are vegetables healthy? What are the nutrition facts in vegetables?

One of the reasons why vegetables are good is because fresh vegetables are natural foods and are rich in nutrients. Vegetables contain vitamins, minerals, phytochemicals, compounds such as beta carotene, anti oxidant molecules and fiber.

The vitamins and minerals present in vegetables include potassium, dietary fiber, folate, vitamin A, vitamin E, vitamin C, magnesium, zinc and iron. They have none or very minimal fat contents and have zero cholesterol.

Take a look at this list of vegetables, each vegetable nutrition facts and their nutritional values. It is based on per 100gm.

The benefits of vegetables include:

1. Boost energy level
   
   
   
2. Weight control due to the fiber content as it makes you feel full faster
   
   
   
3. Vegetable are low in sodium so they reduce water gains
   
   
   
4. Some vegetables contain antioxidant, antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral and anticarcinogenic properties. These, together with the various vitamins and minerals contribute to lowering the risk of illness and diseases and overall health and wellness.

Click at this list of vegetables below for more information on vegetable nutrition facts.

Health Benefits of Asparagus

Health Benefits of Broccoli

Benefits of Celery

Benefits of Cabbage

Benefits of Corn

Health Benefits of Kale

Health Benefits of Onions

Benefits of Spinach

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