Edible vegetables grown in gardens are known as vegetables.
Vegetables are edible vegetables grown in gardens. These are plants valued for their nutritional qualities as well as their flavor that are part of the human diet .
Generally, the concept of vegetable includes legumes and vegetables , leaving out cereals and fruits. This differentiation is not based on botanical characteristics, but is arbitrary.
Importance of vegetables in nutrition
Water is the main component of the vegetable, representing about 80% of its weight. These plants also contain carbohydrates , minerals and vitamins . Because they have a reduced level of calories , they are recommended foods when looking to combat overweight.
Nutritionists suggest eating vegetables daily. The options are multiple, since in this set we can find spinach , chard , onion , carrot , potato ( potato ), celery , pumpkin and sweet potato ( camote , sweet potato or sweet potato ), among many other foods.
How to consume and preserve them
Depending on their characteristics, vegetables can be eaten raw or cooked. Celery, for example, is usually eaten without cooking , while potatoes must be cooked.
It is very important to wash vegetables before consuming them. This is essential to eliminate bacteria and toxic substances that may be present in the food. As for their conservation, it depends on the species, although in general it can be said that most vegetables should be stored at a low temperature and with a high level of environmental humidity. That is why they should be kept in the refrigerator space (refrigerator, refrigerator or refrigerator) intended for vegetables.
Garlic, among the vegetables that provide the most benefits
One of the vegetables that offers the most benefits is garlic . First of all, we must mention its content of vitamins B and C, flavonoids (secondary metabolism present in plants), minerals (such as magnesium, calcium, manganese, iron, potassium, zinc, selenium and phosphorus), carbohydrates, fats and proteins. Above all, however, is the number of photochemicals it possesses, which exceeds twenty.
The properties of garlic are worth highlighting. For example, it is an excellent anti-inflammatory and oxidant thanks to flavonoids, selenium and vitamin C. In addition, it helps eliminate free radicals that are negative for cells, and enhances the immune system to improve the prevention of diseases, such as cancer and chronic disabilities.
Artichokes or artichokes are among the vegetables that provide the most health benefits.
Benefits of the artichoke
The artichoke is another of the healthiest vegetables that exist. It contains vitamin B, several of the same minerals as garlic, flavonoids, acid (dicaffeoylquinic, caffeoylquinic, oleic, linoleic, caffeic and pantothenic, among others), inulin and mucilage. Among the healthy effects that stand out from this vegetable we have the following:
* It is purifying : it helps with the elimination of toxins and water , especially uric acid;
* it is digestive : it improves the digestion of very heavy foods;
* fights diabetes : thanks to the fact that it helps reduce blood sugar levels;
* prevents and fights cancer : cancer processes can be milder thanks to flavonoids and pantotheic and caffeic acids;
* combats hepato-biliary problems : it stimulates bile secretion and collaborates with the proper functioning of the liver .
More vegetables, less junk food
Although vegetables are so beneficial for health , there are many people who do not enjoy including them in their food, but instead favor less natural and, therefore, less healthy products.
If we are not accustomed to eating vegetables from a young age, in adulthood it is difficult for us to open ourselves to them since instead we will have consumed a large number of apparently more attractive dishes, given their high content of saturated fats.