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Raw vegetables are essential for a good supply of heart-healthy antioxidants. Choose bright-coloured vegetables to get maximum benefit. Fibre present in vegetables helps control high BP and fat deposition in arteries and also eases digestion.
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Avocados are loaded with vitamins folate, magnesium and potassium. Avocados contain mostly monounsaturated fat, which is considered to be very healthy. Avocados are so great for heart and skin health.
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Thanks to its high fiber content, sweet corn can aid with digestion. It is also a good source of Vitamins B1, B5 and C that help in fighting diseases and generating new cells. What’s more, it contains two phytochemicals (lutein and zeaxanthin) that promote healthy vision.
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Eating Pineapple may help improve your digestion, aid weight loss, and boost immunity. The fruit is packed with disease-fighting antioxidants and manganese that promotes healthy bones.
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From protecting against cancer to enhancing skin glow, onions can offer numerous health benefits. Onions are an excellent source of antioxidants that fight free radicals, which may play a role in heart disease, cancer and other diseases.
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Papayas promote bowel movement, which may cause pressure on the uterus and pelvic area, perhaps leading to miscarriage.
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Packed with antioxidant nutrients and minerals, peas can help improve immunity, reduce inflammation and lower your risk of chronic conditions, including diabetes, heart disease, and arthritis.
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Known as the king of vegetables, eggplant can offer an array of health benefits such as building strong bones, promoting heart health, controlling diabetes, enhancing brain function, and improving eye health.
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This vegetable is a great source of fiber, folate and vitamins A, C and K, but low in calories. Potential health benefits of eating asparagus include weight loss, improved digestion, healthy pregnancy outcomes and lower blood pressure.
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Broccoli is a powerhouse of nutrients. It is high in protein, vitamins, minerals, fiber and antioxidants. Broccoli and other cruciferous vegetables have been associated with decreased risk of cancer.
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If you’re looking for a good source of dietary fiber, calcium, magnesium, and potassium. Cabbage can give you all. Since it's low in calories, high in water content and dietary fiber, cabbage can be a healthy addition to your weight loss diet plan.
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Kiwis are not just delicious but have plenty of health benefits. Eating kiwis may aid weight loss, enhance skin health, improve digestion, support heart health, and boost immunity.
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Studies have found presence of anti-cancer compound, called PEITC, in cauliflower and other cruciferous veggies, suggesting that consuming these veggies may help lower risk of developing cancer.
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Did you know mushrooms are the only vegetable that contains Vitamin D, naturally? Vitamin D helps in keeping bones, teeth and muscles healthy.
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Honeydew melon is a good source of potassium, but has low sodium content, which makes it a healthy option for maintaining blood pressure. A 1-cup (177-gram) serving can provide 12% of the RDI of potassium.
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A type of melon with a tan-green rind, cantaloupes are available year-round. But it's at its freshest and sweetest during the summer. Thanks to high fiber and water content, this fruit can help prevent constipation, and promote healthy digestive tract.
