Article- importance of vegetable in our diet
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Vegetable is a succulent plant which can be eaten raw or cooked. Vegetables are classified into
Root vegetables
Leaf vegetables
Fruit vegetables
Bulb vegetables
Seed vegetables
Stem vegetables.
The importance of vegetable to our diets include:
Source of important nutrients for human health.
Vegetables are important sources of vitamins, minerals, protein and carbohydrates. They are rich in vitamin A,B,C,D,E, essential minerals like phosphorus, iron, calcium as well as protein and carbohydrates.
Vegetables as protective food
Leafy vegetables and roots helps in digestion and utilization of the more concentrated food in human diet. They neutralize the acid substances produced in the course of digestion of meat, cheese and other high energy food.
Vegetables as general medicine
People who eat vegetables have a lower risk of heart diseases or stroke. Onions is a useful herb for the prevention of cardiovascular disease because they diminish the risk of blood clots. It protects against cancers. Tomatoes are antioxidants that helps to cleanse toxic compounds from the body. Peppers contain folic acid and provide fibre that can help lower high blood cholesterol levels. They reduce the risk of colon cancer.
In conclusion, education is needed in order to realize the importance of vegetable and learning the methods of preparation which will conserve the nutrients of vegetables. Mothers should be encouraged to provide their children substantial servings of fresh vegetables everyday. Students should be trained on how to raise vegetables at home
