Vegetables - You Must Include in Your Diet

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The statement – You are what you eat! Seems true in a lot of aspects as what we eat, reflects on our body.

 

Generally, we eat only those products which we like most and there is nothing wrong with it, except that it should be done in moderation and while we do that, there are certain vegetables one can include in their daily diet which are actually full of nutrition and will improve one’s health in real time.

 

For example: Spinach contains antioxidants that protect our bodies from damage done by free radicals while Pumpkins contain vital nutrients like vitamin C, folic acid, zinc and manganese. Some other vegetables that too have higher values of nutrition are as follows:

 

 

Tomato:

Like spinach, tomato contains antioxidants that combat free radicals and helps to reduce the risk of heart diseases. It also contains an impressive amount of vitamin K and potassium which increases the speed of signals between neurons, helping our brains to be more responsive and is full of vitamin C, which helps the body fight infection by strengthening the body's natural immune system and increase the levels of antioxidants in the body.

 

Brussel Sprouts:

Sprouts are not only rich in Vitamin C and K, which help to have healthy bones, they also contain carotenoids, which are significant for supporting good vision. Sprouts are very low in sodium and fat content, making them a great veggie for a healthy heart.

 

Sweet potato:

Sweet potato contains 65 percent of the minimum daily intake of vitamin C and has a very low glycemic index of 17. Sweet potatoes are rich in dietary fiber, which help diabetics to reduce blood sugar and insulin spikes. Sweet potatoes also help in reducing belly fat.

 

The skin of sweet potato contains vitamin A, beta-carotene and potassium, so the best way to have sweet potato is to keep its skin on.

 

Beans:

 

Beans are considered as a powerhouse of nutrients. Beans contain lysine, an essential amino acid which converts fatty acids into energy and helps to lower cholesterol. They also contain folate, which affects neurotransmitters that can boost your mood. Besides these, beans are the richest source of copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorous, potassium and zinc.