Daily Dose of Veggies

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Not many people enjoy eating vegetables and even fewer like vegetables let alone eating them. These vegetables are important part of our diet and must never be avoided since; all these veggies contain energy and micronutrients which keeps your body detoxified. Vegetables contain a whooping amount of water, vitamins, proteins, calcium and minerals which are important for the health of various vital organs of the body. Below are a few benefits of consuming vegetables:

Helps Maintain a Healthy Weight

Vegetables are a good source of dietary fiber. They are fulfilling and are a great substitute for heavy calorie intake foods such as proteins, meat, cheese, butter, ghee.  To shed excess weight, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention America recommends substituting high calorie foods such as eggs with raw vegetables. Because of their high fiber content raw vegetables make you feel fuller and helps with digestion.

For a Healthy Heart

Eating foods rich in water soluble fibers such as those found in vegetables absorbs bile acids and cholesterol and eliminates them from the body. According to a research study by Maastricht University scientists, published in May 2008 in “Psychology & Behavior,” water-soluble fibers lower the amount of low-density lipoprotein or “bad cholesterol” in the bloodstream. This bad cholesterol sticks on the walls of blood vessels and makes them narrow, leading to cardiovascular disease.

Rich in Vitamins

Vegetables are rich in vitamins which include vitamins C and E, folic acid, lycopene, alpha-carotene and beta-carotene. Vitamins C and E neutralize free radicals and protect body cells. Lycopene — a naturally-occurring pigment in colored vegetables such as tomatoes and apricots — boosts your immune system and also lowers the risk of cardiovascular disease. Folic acid is necessary for the formation of red blood-cells and proper functioning of the brain and nervous system. Beta-carotene, found in brightly colored vegetables, protects the skin from the sun’s harmful ultraviolet rays. It also slows down the aging process and reduces the risk of diseases associated with old age.

Although vegetables are extremely important and must never be completely omitted from our diet, these vegetables are most of the times difficult to incorporate into our diets. Here we present few ideas of incorporating these healthy treats into your diet which are whooping in nutrition thus making your health the prime objective.

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