The presence of many vitamins and other chemicals such as minerals, fiber and phytochemicals in vegetables supply the body with nutrients necessary to boost energy production within the muscle cells.
Daily requirements for several vitamins including vitamin C, folic acid and beta carotene, the precursor for vitamin A can be met exclusively from fresh vegetables and fruits.
Vegetables rich in color generally indicate that they are higher in vital nutrients than their pale counterparts.
Leafy green vegetables supply a large amount of vitamin A. The dark green vegetables deliver the B vitamin folate; legumes supply iron and protein; the starchy vegetables contribute carbohydrate energy and other vegetables fill in the gaps and add more of these same nutrients.
Vegetables are also low in sodium and this help to reduce water gain.
Vegetables contain phytochemicals that may provide additional health benefits, such as using for repair and build healthy cells, organs and tissues which will increasing body immunity to disease and illness.
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