Nutrition in Vegetables

• Vegetables comprise all of the important nutrients that are required for a healthy diet. Some essential components of vegetable nutrition are discussed below.

Phytonutrients in vegetables

• Phytonutrients are chemicals or substances that are naturally found in the vegetable plants.
• Some of the most known phytonutrients, also known as phytochemicals, found in vegetables are cruciferous, flavinoids and carotenoids. They are most commonly seen in green leafy vegetables.

Vitamins in vegetables

• Vitamins are substances that promote growth of the body by regulating the process that creates energy. 
• Vegetables provide vitamins A, C, E, K, as well as folate, which is a type of vitamin B required for growth of cells in the body. 

Fibre in vegetables

• Vegetables are the main source for fibre. 
• Fibre comes in two forms, one is a soluble fibre while the other is an insoluble one. 
• A high fibre diet helps in cleansing the digestive tract and preventing constipation. 
• People who are advised to take fibre supplements should increase their intake of fibrous vegetables.

Minerals in vegetables

• Minerals are substances present in the soil. 
• Vegetables acquire these minerals from the soil in which they are grown. 
• Minerals that are mainly found in vegetables include iron, potassium, calcium, manganese, phosphorous, magnesium, etc., which are essential for the overall functioning of the body.

Balancing nutritional intake

• Though the nutritional value of vegetables are numerous, not every vegetable contains all of the nutrients. Due to this, it becomes important to include a wide range of vegetables into one's diet. 
• People who have adopted vegetarianism as a part of their lifestyle enjoy the benefits of vegetables with the help of delicious vegetarian recipes.