Veggies

Veggies

== Veggies ==

Veggies or vegetables are parts of plants that are consumed by humans or other animals as food. The original meaning is still commonly used and is applied to plants collectively to refer to all edible plant matter, including the flowers, fruits, stems, leaves, roots, and seeds.

Classification

Vegetables can be classified into several groups based on their nutritional content: Leafy green vegetables, Cruciferous vegetables, Marrow vegetables, Root vegetables, Edible plant stem, Allium vegetables, and Sea vegetables.

Nutritional Content

Vegetables are rich in vitamins, minerals, and fiber, but low in calories. They contain a variety of antioxidants and other disease-fighting compounds that are difficult to get anywhere else.

Health Benefits

Eating a diet rich in vegetables can help protect against many diseases, including heart disease, stroke, and some types of cancer.

Preparation and Cooking

Vegetables can be eaten raw or cooked. Cooking methods can affect the nutritional value of vegetables. Some vitamins, like Vitamin C and folate, are lost during the cooking process, while others, like Vitamin A, are made more available to the body through cooking.

See Also

• Fruit
• Herb
• Spice
• List of vegetables