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Types of Vegetables
Types of vegetables can differ in many ways including:
Appearance - there are many
different types of vegetables of all sorts of bright
vibrant colors to duller colors, small to large
sized, and unique, unusual shapes! Cultivation - different types of
vegetables are grown in various ways and produced at
different times of the year. Some vegetables are
seasonal and some are available all year round. Some
types of vegetables are grown under the ground, over
the ground or on vines - there are numerous methods
of growing veggies!
Types of Vegetables: Vitamins, Nutrition, Health Benefits - all varieties
of veggies have health benefits, however, they all
provide different sorts of benefits. For example,
some types of vegetables are known to decrease
stress levels, aid the nervous system, boost energy
levels, help the digestive system, strengthen the
immune system which helps the body to fight off
illness and even more importantly, major diseases
such as heart disease and cancer.
Types of Vegetables: Nutritional Value - different
types of vegetables provide different vitamins,
minerals and nutrients. For example, some veggies
are high in vitamin C, others provide a high range
of B vitamins, some contain vitamin C and vitamin K.
There are veggies that contain a lot of iron,
potassium, magnesium, calcium, protein, zinc and
many other nutrients. Each vegetable is different
but they all provide a range of essential health
benefiting goodness. |
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Types of Vegetables: Facts and Health
Benefits
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There are many
types of vegetables - different colors, taste, size
and shapes.
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Types of Vegetables
include cruciferous, nightshade, organic, green and
root veggies.
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Different
types of vegetables provide different health
benefits, providing a range of vitamins, minerals
and nutrients.
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Various types
of vegetables are grown using a range of methods and
produced at different times of the year.
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Types of Vegetables
- Cruciferous Veggies (Health Benefits,
Nutrition and Vitamins)
These
types of vegetables are typically green leafy
vegetables that belong to the Brassicaceae
family. Cruiciferous veggies are also known by the name 'cruciferae'. These
veggies
are flowering plants and are also known as mustard
flowers, mustards or simply 'the cabbage family'.
The name cruciferae derives from the Latin meaning
of the name, which is cross bearing. The
representation of the cross being that of the four
petals of the mustard flowers. Some of the most
common veggies belonging to this particular group,
or family, are broccoli, brussel
sprouts, cress and cauliflower.
Types of Vegetables
- Nightshade Veggies
(Health Benefits, Nutrition and Vitamins)
These
types of vegetables belong to the nightshade family of
plants which bear edible and inedible fruit and
vegetable. Some of these annual and perennial plants
bear fruit and veggies which are suitable as family
foods and provide high nutritional value. Some of the
popular types of nightshade veg include tomatoes,
aubergine otherwise named eggplant, potatoes and
peppers. Nightshade veggies are not believed to be ideal
for anyone suffering with arthritis as it is suggested
that they can increase inflammation of the joints and
muscle pain.
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Types of Vegetables
- Types of Green Veggies
(Health Benefits, Nutrition and Vitamins)
This type of
vegetables are solely veggies that are green in color, often a
rich or dark shade of green, and often described
also as green leafy vegetables. Some examples of
vegetable types that belong to this particular group
include; broccoli, cabbage, kale, spinach and
parsley. Many green
veggies provide a good source of vitamin C and
vitamin B which are very good for the health. This
food group can also help with weight loss.
Types of Vegetables - Types of Root veggies
(Health Benefits, Nutrition and Vitamins)
These types of
vegetables come from an edible plant
where the roots are the vegetable - basically vegetables
that are grown underground. This variety includes the
tubers, potato, sweet potato, yams, taros, and roots
such as parsnips, turnips and carrots - sometimes known as favourite,
traditional winter veg or spring veg,
as these are the seasons in which many are grown and
ready to eat. Many make up the main part of a meal
and provide starch.
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Types of Vegetables
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Health Benefits, Nutrition and Vitamins
Types of vegetables that are organic which means that they have been
grown in chemical free soil that has not been
sprayed or treated with fertilizers and pesticides.
The soil has not been treated so our health and
bodies are not at risk from becoming polluted or
harmed by them.
Types of Vegetables:
Organic farming
provides us with the most healthiest and safest food
and vegetable option, the best chemical free
products and food produce. All types of vegetables
are available as organic. |
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Health
experts and nutritionists believe that a well-balanced
diet that includes at least five types of fruit and
vegetables per day will help to considerably improve our
lifestyles and ultimately extend our lives |
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