ManOnFire Posted March 21, 2013 Report Share Posted March 21, 2013 Most vegetables are naturally low in fat and calories. None have cholesterol. (Sauces or Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManOnFire Posted March 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 21, 2013 seasonings may add fat, calories, or cholesterol.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManOnFire Posted March 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 21, 2013 Vegetables are important sources of many nutrients, including potassium, dietary fiber, folate (folic acid), vitamin A, and vitamin C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManOnFire Posted March 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 21, 2013 Diets rich in potassium may help to maintain healthy blood pressure. Vegetable sources of potassium include sweet potatoes, white potatoes, white beans, tomato products (paste, sauce, and juice), beet greens, soybeans, lima beans, spinach, lentils, and kidney beans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManOnFire Posted March 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 21, 2013 Dietary fiber from vegetables, as part of an overall healthy diet, helps reduce blood cholesterol levels and may lower risk of heart disease. Fiber is important for proper bowel function. It helps reduce constipation and diverticulosis. Fiber-containing foods such as vegetables help provide a feeling of fullness with fewer calories. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManOnFire Posted March 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 21, 2013 Folate (folic acid) helps the body form red blood cells. Women of childbearing age who may become pregnant should consume adequate folate from foods, and in addition 400 mcg of synthetic folic acid from fortified foods or supplements. This reduces the risk of neural tube defects, spina bifida, and anencephaly during fetal development. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManOnFire Posted March 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 21, 2013 Vitamin A keeps eyes and skin healthy and helps to protect against infections. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManOnFire Posted March 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 21, 2013 Vitamin C helps heal cuts and wounds and keeps teeth and gums healthy. Vitamin C aids in iron absorption. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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