• Vegetables are great sources of minerals and vitamins necessary for the proper functioning of the body. They contain calcium, iron and pro-vitamin A which are all necessary for healthy growth and development.
• They reduce the risk of heart disease.
• They help to prevent being overweight (They contain virtually no fat and their caloric content is very low). They produce a sensation of being full that substantially relieves feelings of hunger.
• The fibre content of vegetables increases the volume of faecal matter and facilitates its passage through the digestive tract thereby preventing constipation.
• They increase urine production and reduce arterial blood pressure because of their potassium content.
• They contain phyto-chemicals which have preventive powers against cancer and arteriosclerosis.
• Fruits and vegetables also contain proteins apart from vitamins and minerals.