Food is an important part of life. Without it of course, we humans would not have survived and we will not be able to replenish our used strength. So this blog today will be telling us about the benefits of eating a particular type of food, Vegetables.
Vegetables
Vegetables are plants or parts of plants that can be eaten and consumed by both humans and animals. The parts of plants that can be eaten may include:
- roots
- flowers
- seeds
- stems
- fruits
Types of Vegetables
The types of vegetables are based on their on their parts that are being used.
- Tuber vegetables: These are vegetables that are gotten from the edible underground stems of plants. Examples are Yams, Potatoes, Cassava.
Uses
- For human nutrition and health.
- Making dishes like stews and fries.
- Good source of Carbohydrates, antioxidants and minerals.
- Fruits Vegetables: These are edible vegetables that are also called fresh produce. They have botanical characteristics of a fruit, having seeds and developing from a ovary of a flower. They are vegetables that are not sweet. Examples are Cucumbers, Pepper, Tomatoes, okra. Read More
Uses
- Prevent or treat various diseases.
- Good source of vitamins, minerals and fiber.
- Used for preparing soups, stews, pies, deserts and many more.
- Leafy Vegetables: This type of vegetables are eaten for their leaves. They are eaten either raw or cooked and are for culinary use. Examples are Spinach, Lettuces, Cabbage, Parsley.
Benefits
- Prevent or reduce the risk of heart disease, obesity and mental decline.
- Improves digestion and bowel movements.
- Protect cells from damage and support immune system.
- Bulb Vegetables: Edible bulbs, Onions, Garlics and Leeks.
Benefits
- Fights cancer, improves nervous system functions by providing compounds like allicin and quercetin.
- Supports overall health by providing vitamins and fibers.
Overall Benefits of Eating All Kinds of Edible Vegetables
- Meets nutrtitional need of the body.
- Reduce the risk of stroke and heart diseases.
- Improves sight and digestive system.
- Regulate blood sugar, reduce inflammation and control appetite.
- Enhances skin.
CONCLUSION
We all want to live healthy lives and that is why we need to know our nutritious foods and eat them. Vegetables has their good benefits as we have just discussed. They help our systems and assist our hearts. We do ourselves a favor to take more vegetables each day and including them in our diet.
