The top 5 benefits of eating vegetables

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1.    Decreases inflammation


Chronic inflammation is linked to obesity and insulin resistance. It’s believed that the Western diet (high in fat, sugar and processed foods and low in fiber) – play a role in increasing chronic inflammation. A traditional diet like the Lipolytic diet, which contains an abundance of some fruits, vegetables, legumes, lean meats and fish has been shown to have an anti-inflammatory effect in the body. Vegetables are a important component to this diet. 

 



 

 

2.    Aids in weight management


Vegetables help in weight management by several mechanisms:


-Low in calories and carbs. 


-High in fiber and water so they keep you feeling full longer.


-Take up a lot of room in your stomach to keep you feeling full.


-The fiber contains prebiotics and feed the “good” bacteria in the gut. Certain kinds       of bacteria can aid in weight management.

 



 

3.    Decreases insulin resistance



Vegetables decrease insulin resistance in several ways:


-Rich in fiber and antioxidants, both of which improve insulin resistance.


-Non-starchy vegetables have a minimal effect on blood sugar and insulin levels.


-May aid in weight management


-Improve the health of the gut microbiome.



 

 

4.    Improves brain health


A study, published in the journal Alzheimer’s & Dementia, looked at more than 900 people between the ages of 58 and 98 who filled out food questionnaires and underwent repeated neurological testing

·      It found participants whose diets were consisting of mostly vegetables had a level of cognitive function the equivalent of a person 7.5 years younger

·      Alzheimer’s disease decreased by 35 to 53 percent by following a diet consisting of mostly vegetables.

 



 

 

5.    Decreases risk of heart disease and stroke


Vegetables contain a wide variety of plant compounds that play an important role in heart health, including decreased cholesterol, improved blood vessel functioning, lowered blood pressure and decreased inflammation. 

 



 

 

Remember to stay strong and know that you have the willower to achieve anything you want. If you can dream it, be determined and you will achieve it. 


Marilette Barbara van Heerden 

 

 

Michele Reynolds 

 

“A healthy outside starts from the inside.” By Robert Urich 

 

 



 

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