what type of nutrients can be obtained from leafy and root vegetables?
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Answer:
The low caloric value of leafy vegetables makes them ideal for weight management. GLVs are a rich source of nutrients, high in dietary fiber, low in lipids, and rich in folate, ascorbic acid, vitamin K, Mg, and K. They also carry plenty of phytochemicals such as β-carotene flavonoids.
Answer:
The low caloric value of leafy vegetables makes them ideal for weight management. GLVs are a rich source of nutrients, high in dietary fiber, low in lipids, and rich in folate, ascorbic acid, vitamin K, Mg, and K. They also carry plenty of phytochemicals such as β-carotene flavonoids.Dark green leafy vegetables are an excellent source of micro nutrients like vitamin A, B, C and K as well as rich in minerals like calcium and iron. In fact they should be considered as concentrated pills or tonics of these nutrients.
In general, root vegetables are e good sources of:
- Potassium.
- Folate.
- Complex carbohydrates.
- Fiber.
- Vitamins A, B, and C.
- Manganese.