Why should I eat vegetables

Hi Dassyb blog readers, its another new week, I will be writing about why you and I should eat vegetables.Vegetables are something that you're told you have to eat. They're good for you. They're full of vitamins. But for most kids and many adults, the thought of eating vegetables ranks at about the same place as taking out the garbage. In fact, a lot of times, the veggies just wind up in the garbage. But it's not the fault of vegetables that they don't taste as good as chocolate or hamburgers. And the fact is that they're actually quite fascinating.Below are various facts about eating vegies... Happy reading!!!!

Vegetable nutrition facts

Why should we get diet rich in vegetable nutrition?
What are the health benefits of vegetables?
...Well!

1. Vegetables, like fruits, are low in calories and fats but contain good amounts of vitamins and minerals. All the Green-Yellow-Orange vegetables are rich sources of calcium, magnesium, potassium, iron, beta-carotene, vitamin B-complex, vitamin-C, vitamin-A, and vitamin K.

2. As in fruits, vegetables too are home for many antioxidants . These health benefiting phyto-chemical compounds firstly ; help protect the human body from oxidant stress, diseases, and cancers, and secondly ; help the body develop the capacity to fight against these by boosting immunity.

3. Additionally, vegetables are packed with soluble as well as insoluble dietary fiber known as non-starch polysaccharides (NSP) such as cellulose, mucilage, hemi-cellulose, gums,
pectin...etc. These substances absorb excess water in the colon, retain a good amount of moisture in the fecal matter, and help its smooth passage out of the body. Thus, sufficient fiber offers protection from conditions like chronic constipation, hemorrhoids, colon cancer, irritable bowel syndrome, and rectal fissures.

4. Tomatoes are very high in the carotenoid Lycopene; eating foods with carotenoids can lower your risk of cancer. Other vegetables high in carotenoids are carrots, spinach, sweet potatoes, and collard greens.... Go for greens today to help you stay fitTomatoes are very high in the carotenoid Lycopene; eating foods with carotenoids can lower your risk of cancer. Other vegetables high in carotenoids are carrots, spinach, sweet potatoes, and collard greens. and healthy!

5. According to "Younger You," the secret to a healthy and flourishing body is to consume lots of fresh vegetables. The consumption, though, goes beyond just salads. Apparently
you're supposed to scrub them over your skin as well. "Don't Throw That Away!" goes just as far, recommending that you get the best of both worlds by using the rinds for skin care and the insides for food. Avocados are some of the most popular. Instead of
throwing the rinds away, you can rub them over your skin and hair. While this will leave you looking like you just got slimed, it will nourish your skin. It's also a fraction of the price of regular avocado scrubs. If you need to exfoliate, then put sea salt on the rind and then rub it over your body. You can do the same thing with citrus rinds as well as cucumber peels. In fact, you can place the cucumber peels over your eyes and get the same benefits you would get from a spa facial.

How to use vegetables? 

First thing you need to do soon after shopping your choice of vegetables is to wash them thoroughly, especially green leafy vegetables. Rinse in salt water for few minutes, and
gently swish in cool water until you are satisfied with cleanliness. This way, you ensure them free from dirt, sand and any residual chemical sprays.
Use them early while fresh because, firstly , certain vegetables have very short shelf life and secondly , the health benefiting properties of a vegetable declines with time. However, if you need to store them, then place inside plastic wrappings or in zip pouches in order to preserve their nutrition for short-periods until you use them.

With these few facts, try including some vegies into your diet, it helps a lot..