Abstract

Role of Vegetables in Human Nutrition and Disease Prevention

Highlights

  • IntroductionVegetables are annual or perennial horticultural crops, with certain sections (roots, stalks, flowers, fruits, leaves, etc.) that can be consumed wholly or partially, cooked or raw [1]

  • Vegetables are annual or perennial horticultural crops, with certain sections that can be consumed wholly or partially, cooked or raw [1]

  • Evidence from epidemiological studies and clinical trials shows that the Mediterranean diet is associated with many positive health outcomes such as reduced risk of various chronic illnesses, reduced overall mortality, and increased likelihood of healthy aging[4].One of the most important features of these diets is the high consumption of vegetables, and fiber, vitamins, minerals, flavonoids, phytoestrogens, sulfur compounds, phenolic compounds such as monoterpenes and bioactive peptides, which have positive effects on health [3]

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Summary

Introduction

Vegetables are annual or perennial horticultural crops, with certain sections (roots, stalks, flowers, fruits, leaves, etc.) that can be consumed wholly or partially, cooked or raw [1]. Vegetables are important for human nutrition in terms of bioactive nutrient molecules such as dietary fiber, vitamins and minerals, and non-nutritive phytochemicals (phenolic compounds, flavonoids, bioactive peptides, etc.). These nutrient and non-nutrient molecules reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, certain cancers, and obesity [2, 3]

Vegetables - Importance of Quality Vegetables to Human Health
Classification of vegetables
Leaf vegetables
Stalk vegetables
Fruit and flower vegetables
Root, bulb, and tuber vegetables
Legumes
Effects on diabetes, obesity, and metabolic syndrome
Effects on cardiovascular diseases
Effects on cancer
Effect of preparing and cooking methods on vegetables
Findings
Conclusion
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