Vegetables
Vegetables contain many of the vitamins and minerals necessary for a healthy body. Science is now discovering that vegetables also contain the antioxidants and phytochemicals that are extremely important in the body’s protections against cancer and coronary artery disease. Equally important is what vegetables don’t contain. While vegetables can provide many necessary vitamins and minerals, they do not add cholesterol to the diet. Cholesterol is the leading indication of coronary artery disease.
Now, visit the vegetables section of the Choose My Plate website to find answers for the following questions:
- Red and orange vegetables, such as carrots and squash
- Dry beans and peas, such as black beans and peas
- Starchy vegetables, such as corn and potatoes
- Dark green vegetables, such as broccoli and spinach
- Other vegetables, such as onions and mushrooms
Fiber, potassium, and vitamins A, B, C, and E
- They are low in fat and can reduce risk of heart disease.
- They can protect against certain cancers.
Variety is the best way to incorporate vegetables into your diet. Roll your mouse over the vegetables shown below to see why variety is so important.
