3 good things you have to know about green vegetables

• What are the health benefits from vegetables?

Hey have vitamins and fiber, no cholesterol, and usually little fat.

Various vitamins help your body in various ways they build your immune system, support the neurons in your brain, and strengthen your bones. Serious deficiencies in any one vitamin can lead to sever health problems such as survey, osteoporosis, diminished eye sight, weakness of the gums + loss of teeth, acne, and the inability to heal from injuries. Vitamins are as essential to life as oxygen. (High carb vitamin deficient diets are actually a trick cults use to help brainwash people because it turns their brains to mush. look it up.)

Fiber is essential to your digestive system. No fiber= a sluggish metabolism, and constipation.

Because most veggies are so low in fat they are also very low in calories (An entire head of lettuce = about 100 calories) and when you pair that with high levels of vitamins and fiber, veggies will still be healthier than cheeseburgers and chips even when you add enough butter or cheese and seasonings to make them tasty to someone who's not used to them.

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• How many vegetables do women and children need?

Education is key. Educate yourself. There are a lot of good vegetarian websites in which to refer and lots of good books detailing suggested nutritional intake for vegetarians.

Obviously, you are aware that the nutritional needs of each type of person you mentioned are different. Doctors and mainstream nutritionists rely on the government-created USDA food pyramid which is, of course, put together by food industry lobbyists and really not at all of what the American (or any other) diet should consist.

There are many different types of vegetarianism. Lacto-veg is a diet which includes dairy products but no eggs, Ovo-veg includes eggs but no dairy, lacto-ovo includes both dairy and eggs.

Pediatricians eat fish but no other flesh meats. Then there is the flexitarian who is mainly a vegetarian but may eat meat on occasion.

The main vitamin concerns for vegetarians/vegans are the B vitamins and proteins and, in women, iron.

Follow the vegan food pyramid which emphasizes fruit, green vegetables and whole grains. There is such a wide variety of foods available to satisfy any vegetarian palate. Cooking at home ensures a healthier diet since you can control what goes into your meals.

Eat lots of small meals/snacks to maintain a steady energy level throughout the day, drink plenty of water.

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• What are some way to eat more vegetables?

Orange and Avocado Salad

Ingredients

8 cups mixed salad greens

1 cup orange segments

1 avocado, diced

1/4 cup slivered red onion

1/2 cup Cilantro-Lime Vinaigrette

Cilantro-Lime Vinaigrette:

1. 1 cup packed cilantro

2. 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil

3. 1/4 cup lime juice

4. 1/4 cup orange juice

5. 1/2 teaspoon salt

6. 1/2 teaspoon pepper

7. 1 pinch minced garlic

1. Puree cilantro, olive oil, lime juice, orange juice, salt, pepper and garlic in a blender or food processor until smooth.

2. Toss greens, orange segments, avocado and onion in a salad bowl. Toss with Cilantro-Lime Vinaigrette.

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