“To eat is a necessity, but to eat intelligently is an art.”

Eating vegetables provides health benefits , People who eat more vegetables and fruits as part of an overall healthy diet are likely to have a reduced risk of some chronic diseases. Vegetables provide nutrients vital for health and maintenance of your body.

"Life expectancy would grow by leaps and bounds if green vegetables smelled as good as bacon. "
Doug Larson

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HEALTH BENEFITS

Vegetables are important sources of many nutrients, including potassium, dietary fiber, folate (folic acid), vitamin A, and vitamin C. Diets rich in potassium may help to maintain healthy blood pressure.
Eating a diet rich in fruits and vegetables as part of an overall healthy diet may reduce risk for stroke and perhaps other cardiovascular diseases.
Eating a diet rich in fruits and vegetables as part of an overall healthy diet may reduce risk for type 2 diabetes.
Eating a diet rich in fruits and vegetables as part of an overall healthy diet may protect against certain cancers, such as mouth, stomach, and colon-rectum cancer.
And more of its benefits are :
The nutrients in vegetables are vital for health and maintenance of your body.
They’re an Important Source of Nutrients.
They’re Low in Calories.
They Promote Optimal Gut Function.
They’re a Natural Mood Booster.