Types of fresh vegetables and their nutritional properties
Kian Nik 2022/06/13
We all know the properties of fruits and vegetables and their effect on our health. Let's check the difference before we go to introduce the list of vegetables and summer herbs.
A group of plants that are the result of flowering and have seeds are called fruits, and because summer fruits are produced through flowering, they are considered fruits, which are usually planted and summer fruits are harvested in the warm seasons of the year. Other parts of the plant, such as stems, leaves, roots and even flower buds, are called vegetables.
Types of vegetables
Types of vegetables include: radish, parsley, basil, dill, mint, coriander, leek, etc.
Radis
The compounds in radish protect cells from DNA damage and deactivate carcinogens; As a result, consuming radish reduces the risk of cancer. This lovely red vegetable is a rich source of antioxidants and is beneficial for heart health. Radish also has antifungal properties and helps liver function and digestion.
Parsley
Parsley is one of the delicious vegetables that is an excellent source of vitamin A, vitamin K and vitamin C. This fragrant vegetable is considered one of the best options in the list of vegetables due to its vitamin K content. Vitamin K in parsley helps in blood clotting in addition to bone health. Vitamin C and other antioxidants found in parsley help reduce the risk of serious diseases such as diabetes, stroke, heart disease and cancer.
Basil
Another fragrant and tasty vegetable is basil, fresh basil contains vitamin A, vitamin K, iron, manganese and calcium. Basil fights oxidative stress (imbalance between antioxidants and free radicals in the body). Basil also helps prevent and treat diseases such as cancer, diabetes and heart disease, depression and inflammation.
Dill
Dill contains many vitamins and minerals including iron, calcium, riboflavin and vitamin D, these vitamins help in the growth and regeneration of bones. Antioxidants in dill protect body cells from free radical damage and improve immune function.
Mint
Mint is one of the most widely used herbs that can be used raw, cooked or dried in various dishes and salads. This versatile fragrant vegetable contains fiber, vitamin A, vitamin C, calcium, iron, and folate. Mint helps with gut health, improves eye health, and prevents cardiovascular disease. Vitamin C in mint strengthens the immune system and restores body tissue. Calcium in mint helps maintain strong bones.
Cilantro
Coriander contains vitamins A, C and K, coriander leaves are rich in folate, potassium and manganese. Coriander reduces anxiety, lowers blood sugar levels. It promotes heart health, prevents urinary tract infections and relieves digestive discomfort.
leek
Leek is one of the vegetables that has a warm nature and acts like a natural medicine in the treatment of diseases such as intestinal infection, constipation and joint pain. The presence of the nutrient choline in leeks has made it a suitable food for controlling muscles, improving the nervous system and the brain.
What is the best way to consume vegetables?
The question that arises is how to consume vegetables in order to convey the most properties to the consumer?Raw, cooked, fried, boiled, frozen, dried, etc. vegetables, which can be more effective?Because in any case, tastes and styles of cooking are such that vegetables can be consumed in different ways. But you have definitely seen or heard many times that many people believe that the properties of vegetables are not that long and that useful properties may be lost due to cooking or freezing. For this reason, it is recommended to consume vegetables fresh in order to benefit from all their properties.
But we know that keeping vegetables fresh can be a bit of a problem, especially when there is a need to export them to other countries, because the high humidity of fresh vegetables and herbs causes them to need special storage conditions. It should be noted that these products do not decrease in quality and do not lose their moisture after harvesting until they reach the consumer. For this purpose, they need a special packaging. For this reason, LKC company has made this task easier by installing special packaging and creating new storage conditions that prevent water evaporation of vegetable tissues.