Benefits of Vegetables

Have you eaten your vegetables today? Most studies today, including the USDA state that as Americans, we eat far fewer then what is required of us.

Including fruits, which also play an integral role in our bodily functions, five or more servings of vegetables are required daily.

Of course going for the vegetables that taste the best, or the sweetest might be the norm for some people, but is it the right kind? The greatest benefits of vegetables are the ones that are deeply hued since these are where the most nutrients are found. Make sure you experiment with different kinds of greens and colors to compliment your diet.

Do you want to reduce your risk of cancer? Then eat up! How about aging? Phytochemicals (also know as phytonutrients) are found in both fruits and vegetables and help with anti-aging!

In fact, now that I am on topic, there are two main variables that the body needs to help with any type of anti-aging property; energy and raw material. These are used by the body to help maintain your body's cells and their correct functioning.

When a current living cell dies, and is replaced by another, weaker one, improper nutrition is most likely the culprit and degeneration occurs.

It is no surprise then that by having a diet rich in fats is detrimental to your current health as well as your long term well-being. Those "simple" food decisions that you are making each day are effect more then just a growling tummy. You must think long term.

How about weight loss as another great side affect of clearing your plate of those leafy greens. This is one that we all could stand to benefit from. Indeed the benefits of weight loss are enormous when it comes to your friendly peas and string beans. Everyone could use a little more fiber and energy in their day.

And because fresh vegetables are low in sodium, your body will store less water (that means instant weight loss; although this will be in the form of water not fat).

Makes you think twice about ordering those french fries huh?

Comments

[Paul Landis]

Great blog! The 2 links "Benefits of vegetables" & "Benefits of weight loss" were filled with information. Glad to here peas & green beans were 2 key vegetables.