We need to eat vegetables... That's what mom, dieticians and the press keep telling us for centuries in Paris ! Of course, high-quality vegetables, the cornerstone of a balanced diet, should be included in every meal, varying as much as possible, because not all vegetables have the same vitamin and mineral content. So let's have a look at what Parisian said often !
Their flavors, their numerous varieties, and the many ways they can be cooked make them delicious and perfect for any occasion. Vegetable soups for lunch or dinner, hot or cold, are a great way to consume lots of vegetables and fill up on vitamins! But what are the main health benefits of vegetables?
1. No other food category is as rich as vegetables in terms of variety, appearance, and taste! Vegetables allow us to vary and balance our diet without sacrificing pleasure!
2. Vegetables are an excellent source of vitamins, which are essential for the proper functioning of the biochemical reactions that take place in our bodies. Whatever their flavor and color, vegetables offer a wide variety of nutrients.
3. By eating vegetables, which are alkaline, we prevent our body from becoming too acidic, which, according to numerous studies, has a negative impact on the body's functioning (increased risk of osteoporosis and the development of cancer cells). It is necessary to maintain the body's acid-base balance at an appropriate level.
4. The high fiber content in vegetables helps prevent constipation and reduces the risk of developing intestinal diseases or colon cancer. It can therefore be said without a doubt that vegetables aid digestion!
5. Vegetables are an important source of carotenoids, particularly beta-carotene, known for its antioxidant properties (antioxidants neutralize free radicals that damage the body's cells and are responsible for the premature aging of our cells). Beta-carotene makes the skin more beautiful and radiant, and slows down skin aging.
6. Some vegetables are mostly composed of water and are therefore an excellent way to provide our bodies with the amount of water they need (such as cucumbers). Vegetables are an excellent moisturizer for our bodies..
7. Thanks to their high potassium and magnesium content (the combination of these two minerals enhances the action of calcium), regular consumption of vegetables is beneficial for bone density and therefore for the prevention of osteoporosis.
8. Vegetables, when consumed in large quantities, have the ability to reduce the activity of enzymes that break down muscle proteins. Vegetables therefore reduce the body's catabolism (breakdown of muscle tissue), which is particularly feared by older people and athletes.
9. All studies conducted over several years show that cancer is less common in countries with high vegetable consumption...
10. Vegetables have the advantage of providing very few calories. Everyone, even people on a weight-loss diet, can therefore consume them without limit and without hesitation.
