The health and nutrition benefits of vegetables

There is evidence that consumption of vegetables is important for human health as they are good sources of dietary fibers, antioxidants, carotenoids, sulfur containing compounds, water soluble vitamin and minerals.

Fiber and magnesium in vegetables have positive effects on the primary manifestations of diabetes – the control of glucose and peripheral insulin sensitivity.

The potential benefits in preventing diabetes also may stem from antioxidant vitamins and phytochemicals found in high levels in vegetables.

Consumption of vegetables is regarded as the second most important strategy for cancer prevention after giving up on the smoking habit. The effective vegetables in this this category is onion, garlic, beans, carrots, corn and dark leafy vegetables.

It also suggests that consuming foods of low energy, such as vegetables, may be useful strategy for weight loss and control. They are ideal to include in weight management programs. Some vegetables are starchy and caloric-dense and hence are excellent to increase weight in undernourished individuals.

There is evidence that soluble fiber in some vegetables found to lower the blood pressure, cholesterol, heart diseases and stroke.

USAD recommend that vegetables, along with fruits and grains, comprise the major part of a person’s diet. In fact, the USDA recommended eating three to five servings of vegetables a day.
The health and nutrition benefits of vegetables