SUMMARY
· Most nutrients are found in the outer skin of vegetables.
· Vegetables significantly improve your immune system.
· Vegetables can be cooked by steaming, boiling, baking, frying or grilling.
Vegetables which are commonly known as veggies is now a household name. Everyone everywhere is talking about it and how important it is to the body and for a good health. People have put more emphasis on the traditional vegetables. Traditional vegetables are nowadays valued than ever, but before, people were blind and calling them bitter herbs. It is funny how the bitter herbs have turned out to be treasured and loved by the majority, the reason being the nutritious value they have.
There are many facts about vegetables that need to be put clear so that we may avoid taking misconceptions from others.
NUTRITION FACTS ABOUT VEGETABLES
The nutritional value of any vegetable decreases during the cooking process. The method of cooking will further decrease the nutrients level depending on the temperature that the enzymes are exposed to.
The highest amount of vitamins and nutrients in a vegetable are contained in the veggie’s outer skin and the immediate layer beneath it.
Eating vegetables can significantly improve your health and body immunity.
The special vitamin that is uniquely sourced from raw cabbage and it is known as vitamin U (S Methyl methionine).
Vegetables are low in calories and fats hence excellent option for any healthy diet.
Soluble vitamins in vegetables are lost during absorption of liquids, for example, boiling of vegetables.
Most vegetables are a great source of vitamin B and vitamin C which are very good for our health.
Beetroot leaves are very healthy as they provide vitamin A, Iron and Calcium! Beetroot has been used for the production of sugar over the years.
Sweet Potato can strengthen the immune system and fight against illnesses and health diseases such as cancers.
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OTHER FACTS ABOUT VEGETABLES
Vegetables come in different sizes, shapes and colors such as green, orange, purple, red and yellow and are grown specifically for food.
Vegetables have benefits to our skin, hair, nails and even reduce prevent the signs of aging.
There are very many different ways of cooking vegetables like roasting, grilling, boiling, baking, marinating and frying.
Frozen vegetables have the same health benefit as the fresh ones.
Vegetables are rich in essential vitamins, minerals and nutrients that the body needs for a healthy functioning.
Carrots, potatoes, sweet potatoes and yams are the most popular vegetables that are roasted.
Cabbage can smell so very badly and taste awful, it due to a chemical release during the cooking process.
The first carrots that were grown were purple in color! Orange carrots later originated from Holland.
Cauliflower is a member of the cabbage family and the cruciferous group of vegetables.
Celery is a fantastic vegetable for athletes as it quickly replaces lost nutrients and sodium.
Sweet Potato is an ideal choice for babies and kids as it is sweet, delicious and extremely healthy.
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