Vitamin Rich Vegetables For Your Diet

Nutrition

oi-Amrisha Sharma

By Amrisha Sharma

Monday, August 1, 2011, 17:50

Having the right food keeps you healthy and free from ailments. Always prefer having nutritious and vitamin rich food to ensure a healthy body and diet.

Here is a list of vitamin rich vegetables which are a must have in your diet menu.

1.Carrots: This vegetable can be consumed raw or cooked. The carrots are an excellent supplier of vitamin A. medium sized carrot contains carotine ( vitamin A) which prevents night blindness, enhances breast milk among pregnant women, regulate blood sugar, improves skin complexion and hair quality etc.

2.Broccoli: Broccoli can be be eaten raw or cooked but steamed one is the best way to consume it and enjoy its nutritional benefits too. This antioxidant green vegetable has vitamin A and C which regulates a proper immune system functioning. Having broccoli prevents the body from cancer. The vegetable also controls cholesterol and blood pressure level. A must vitamin rich vegetable.

3.Lettuce: The colored lettuce is a vitamin rich vegetable. It contains vitamin A, B and K. This vegetable is a healthy and effective vegetables for people who are diet conscious. It doesn't contain calories and is healthy too. Lettuce increases the blood flow and purifies it.

4.Cantaloupe: This yellow colored vitamin rich vegetable is an excellent source of vitamin A, B6 and C. This dietary fiber rich vegetable is also rich in folate, thiamine and naicin. It promotes cellular antioxidants and also protects the body against oxidative stress-induced cell death.

5.Green beans: Also know as string or snap or French beans, this vitamin rich vegetable is a natural medicine to cure diabetes. The vitamin C rich green beans are healthy and protects the body from osteoporosis and eczema. To enjoy the vitamins of the green beans, prefer having steamed one rather than cooked one.

Have these vitamin rich vegetables to stay fit and healthy and keep the diseases away.

Disclaimer: The information provided in this article is for general informational and educational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or a qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.