In Praise of Veggies

In Praise of Veggies – Vegetables Are So Good Because…

…BECAUSE THEY’RE NUTRIENT RICH AND NUTRIENT DENSE

Vegetables are a great source of nutrients such as folate (folic acid helps your body create red blood cells), potassium (which is good for your blood pressure), vitamin A (which is good for your eyes and skin, and it helps protect you from infection), and vitamin C (good for your teeth and gums, and it helps to heal wounds and cuts).

…BECAUSE THEY’RE FAT-FREE

Veggies are generally low in both fat and calories. Win/win indeed!

…BECAUSE THEY’RE CHOLESTEROL-FREE

No vegetable contains cholesterol.

…BECAUSE THEY’RE HIGH IN DIETARY FIBER

Fiber is important …read more