WHY VEGETABLES ARE GOOD FOR YOU?

• Many vegetables have high water quantity and so they can hydrate the body very well when eaten fresh.
• Examples are; lettuce, cucumber, spinach, water cress, capsicum and zucchini.
• Vegetables are excellent source of vitamin A / beta carotene, like; kale, broccoli, spinach, carrot pumpkin, sweet potato, peppers.
• Vegetables are also very good source of dietary potassium, which is quiet useful in keeping the fluid levels of the body in balance. Dietary potassium also helps to reduce high blood pressure.
• Vegetables contain natural sugar to provide consistent energy, as they are low in fat, they can be eaten in between the meals as snacks.
• High fiber content of vegetables helps to keep digestive system healthy.

Vegetables have other essential nutrients like; Antioxidants, beta carotene, bioflavonoid, dietary fiber, phyto nutrients and vitamin C.