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Why should you eat more vegetables? As we all know, eating vegetables is very good for human health. The nutrients and vitamins in vegetables and fruits help reduce the risk of several chronic diseases. Besides, vegetables add fiber very well, helping to maintain health and body.1. Nutrients and vitamins in vegetables
Most vegetables are naturally low in fat and calories. There is absolutely no cholesterol in vegetables (Note, sauces or condiments that are prepared and sold in supermarkets to serve with vegetables may add fat, calories and/or cholesterol).
Vegetables are a source of many important and necessary nutrients, the most common being potassium. Plant sources of high potassium include potatoes, sweet potatoes, beets, spinach, tomatoes and tomato products, legumes such as white beans, lentils, lima beans, kidney beans, soy bean.
Vegetables are also a good source of dietary fiber. In addition, vegetables also provide other important nutrients and vitamins for the body such as folate (also known as folic acid), vitamin A and vitamin C.
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2. Why should you eat more vegetables? How to eat healthy vegetables?
There are many reasons why to eat more vegetables and fruits every day. Currently, there are also many studies proving that eating vegetables and fruits is very important to promote health. Therefore, people need to eat more fruits and vegetables, even double the amount of fruits and vegetables each day.
2.1 Nutrition and vitamins in vegetables help prevent some diseases The minerals, fiber, phytochemicals, vitamins in vegetables are essential for the body to fight many diseases. So, eating a lot of fruits and vegetables daily can help reduce the risk of diseases such as:
Heart disease: A diet rich in vegetables and fruits is a healthy diet, with fiber from vegetables. The fruit will help lower blood cholesterol and may reduce your risk of having a stroke or heart disease. High blood pressure: A diet rich in potassium found in vegetables and fruits can help maintain a healthy and stable blood pressure. Intestinal and digestive diseases: Adding fiber from vegetables will reduce constipation, diverticulitis and ensure intestinal function. Certain cancers: A healthy diet rich in vegetables and fruits may protect against some cancers. Health Promotion: Fruits and vegetables come in a variety of colors, combined with phytochemicals and other nutrients that promote health. Besides, vitamins in vegetables such as vitamin A help keep eyes healthy, protect the body against infections. And vitamin C will help heal wounds, protect teeth and gums and support iron absorption. Prevention of birth defects: Folic acid, also known as folate, is essential for women of pregnancy and childbearing age because they help the body form red blood cells and reduce the risk of tube defects. neuralgia, spina bifida and brain malformations during fetal development.
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2.2 Add fiber from vegetables and fruits to help control weight. Add fiber from vegetables and fruits to help the body control weight because they are low-calorie foods. High-fiber foods such as vegetables create a feeling of fullness for a longer time with fewer calories, so it will support people who want to lose weight better when limiting foods that are high in calories, thereby helping to reduce calories consumed. . 2.3 Nutrition and vitamins in vegetables and fruits provide energy for the body Today, life becomes more and more busy, requiring people to supplement with nutritious food and provide enough energy. However, those foods should be easy to consume even on the go. Nutrition and vitamins in vegetables and fruits are an excellent source of natural energy, providing a lot of energy for the body to function.
There has been much evidence and advice for the question, why should eat more vegetables, when vegetables and fruits are foods that contain many nutrients, vitamins and minerals. Eating a lot of fruits and vegetables every day will help prevent dangerous diseases such as heart disease, cancer, and also help the body improve health.
A healthy diet, balanced between nutrients including vegetables, fruits and vegetables will help our body stay healthy every day. However, it will depend on your preferences that you should choose the most suitable vegetables and processing methods.
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References: food.unl.edu - familyeducation.com - choosemyplate.gov
