Food Nutrition in Vegetables
Vegetables are the ultimate
health food and have very significant nutritional value. They are excellent
sources of vitamins, minerals and phytochemicals. The phytochemical content
of vegetables includes carotenoids - pigments such as the red lycopene
in tomatoes, the orange beta carotene in carrots and lutein
in green vegetables. In addition vegetables contain indoles, allicin
compounds, isothiocyanates and bioflavonoids. All these
phytochemicals are believed to possess specific cancer fighting properties.
Energy in Vegetables
The calorie content of vegetable
foods is uniformly low making them ideal foods for any healthy weight
loss diet.
Nutrients in Vegetables
The percentage of macronutrients
in vegetables varies according to type. Typically vegetables are high
in carbohydrate, especially fiber, and low in protein and fat.
Vitamins in Vegetables
Veggies contain nearly all
vitamins including Vitamin A, most of the B Vitamins (except Vitamin B12),
Vitamin C and Vitamin E.
Minerals in Vegetables
Veggies contain a wide variety
of minerals including iron, potassium and selenium.
Glycemic Index (GI) Value
For Vegetables
Vegetables have a low GI
value.
Most Nutritious Types of
Vegetables
For a healthy diet which
includes a full range of micronutrients and phytochemicals, its best to
eat a wide variety of vegetables. Nutrition in Vegetables
Amaranth
Arrowhead
Artichokes
Arugula
Asparagus
Asparagus, canned
Avocado
Avocados
Baby Carrots
Bamboo Shoots
Bamboo Shoots,
canned
Beet Greens
Beets
Beets, canned
Broccoli
Broccoli Flowers
Broccoli Leaves
Broccoli Spears
Brussels Sprouts
Cabbage
Cabbage, boiled
Capers
Cardoon
Carrots
Carrots, canned
Cauliflower
Celeriac
Celery, Nutrition
Celery
Celtuce
Chard
Chicory Greens
Chicory Roots
Chili Peppers
Chili Peppers,
canned
Chinese Broccoli
Corn
Corn-on-the-Cob
Cos Lettuce
Cowpeas
Cucumber
Dandelion Greens
Eggplant
Endive
Fennel
French Beans
Frozen Green Peas
Frozen Peas
Green Peas
Green Snap Beans
Green Tomatoes
Iceberg Lettuce
Jalapeno Peppers
Jerusalem Artichokes
Kale
Ladyfingers
Leeks
Mushrooms
Onions
Pak-Choi
Parsnips
Pickled Cabbage
Potatoes
Potatoes, boiled
Radicchio
Red Cabbage
Red Pepper
Salad
Sauerkraut
Shallots
Spaghetti Squash
Spinach
Squash
Sun-Dried Chili
Peppers
Sun-Dried Tomatoes
Sweet Red Pepper
Sweetcorn
Tomato
Turnip Greens
Turnips
Vegetables
Yam
Weight Control, Exercise
and Nutrition
Some people who want to lose
weight make the mistake of focusing exclusively on calorie-intake and
counting calories. Although keeping track of energy intake is vital, energy
expenditure is also important. So too is diet nutrition, because when
we maintain a healthy body and metabolism, we burn calories faster. In
short, if you want to lose weight, make sure you eat a healthy diet in
order to obtain all your necessary nutrients.
More Information About
Calories and Energy Expenditure
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Calories Burned By Exercise
Calories in Foods
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