I have never liked vegetables since I was born. Broccoli especially just didn’t do it for me. One of the high lights of becoming an adult was that I could finally dictate my diet and of cause it had no greens whatsoever. Well, after finding out the importance of vegetables both in the present and also in the future, it was a gradual but sure process of getting to like those green people.

Well let me share my findings about the importance of vegetables. First of all, veggies are rich in both vitamins and minerals. They are rich specifically in vitamin C, B, D and A. vitamin A is good for your vision as well as for the synthesis of protein. Vitamin D helps in the absorption of both calcium and phosphorus. Vitamin C is an antioxidant; it helps in amino acid metabolism, the absorption of iron and also in the formation of hormones. It also helps the body to fight off invading micro-organisms.

Vegetables are antioxidants that help the body get rid of free radicals. These free radicals are the ones that cause aging. So if you want to look 10 years younger when you enjoy your 50th birthday, simply eat your veggies when you’re still in your 20′s. Old age doesn’t only affect your looks but also your mental capacity. The antioxidants in vegetables will not only make you look and feel younger but will also prevent the mental decline associated with old age.


Vegetables are also full of fiber and have a lot of bulk. They don’t have fat and are thus important especially for people who want to loose weight. The fact that they add bulk means that you can eat a lot of it and making you feel full without getting worried that your weight will become rocket high. This however doesn’t apply to all of them. There are veggies that have high carbohydrate content and eating a lot of it will definitely cause you to add more weight. Corn, peas and potatoes are particularly high in carbohydrate content.

Also ensure that you don’t cook your veggies with too much fat. This means that deep fried potatoes are totally out of the question. Baked potatoes taste even better in my opinion and you don’t use as much fat as in deep frying them. There are a lot of nutrients that get lost in the preparation of food in terms of cooking. If you can eat it raw for example carrots, lettuce etc. then it will be more nutritious. When you mention fiber, my mind automatically thinks about vegetables. They provide your body with fiber which aids in the digestion of food and is therefore very important.

Potassium helps in the regulation of blood pressure and some of its sources include spinach, kidney beans and spinach. This means that vegetables can be used to reduce hypertension. Some vegetables provide what is known as plant protein which of cause is important to every bodybuilder. Beans are a good example of protein packed vegetables as well soy.

Dane Fletcher is the world-wide authority on bodybuilding and steroids. He has coached countless athletes all over the world. To read more of his work, please visit either http://www.BodybuildingToday.com or http://www.SteroidsToday.com

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