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The Benefits of Fresh Vegetables:

The term vegetable is quite broad in its interpretation. There is actually a lot of controversies out there regarding what constitutes a vegetable, but the USDA classifies five subgroups of vegetables for the purpose of eating. The groups are dark-green vegetables (spinach or kale), starchy vegetables (potatoes or beets), red and orange vegetables (tomatoes and peppers), beans and peas, and other vegetables.

Fresh Veggies

Nutrition Benefits of Vegetables

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Vegetables have so many beneficial substances, vitamins and nutrients that it is virtually impossible to live a healthy life without them. Besides being low in fat, cholesterol and sugar, vegetables are rich in:

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  • Vitamin C

  • Potassium

  • Folate

  • Dietary Fiber

  • Vitamin A: Promotes healthy skin and eyes and prevents infection

  • Magnesium: Regulates many of the body’s systems and functions

  • Vitamin K: Vital for bone health and blood clotting (wound healing)​

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Organic Beetroots

Health Problems Vegetables Prevent

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The wellness benefits of vegetables are innumerable and help protect from some of the most dangerous health complications such as:

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  • Heart disease

  • Stroke

  • Some forms of cancer

  • Obesity

  • Sun damage to the skin

  • Anxiety and depression

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