Vegetables
Description
The correct definition of a Vegetable is any plant eaten or grown for an edible part that is generally eaten as part of the main course of a meal (differentiated from fruits which are generally eaten as appetizers, desserts or out of the hand).
Health Benefits of Adopting a Vegetarian or Vegan Diet or of Consuming High Amounts of Vegetables
Cardiovascular System
Vegetarians may have a lower incidence of High Blood Pressure (high Blood Pressure). [1]
High consumption of Vegetables may help to prevent Ischemic Heart Disease. [2]
Regular (five to six servings per day) consumption of Vegetables may help to prevent Stroke (most likely due to their high content of Folic Acid and Potassium). [3]
Digestive System
Vegetarians may have a decreased risk of Gallstones compared to Meat eaters. [4]
Immune System
High consumption of Vegetables may reduce the risk of developing several forms of Cancer: [5]
High consumption of Vegetables may reduce the risk of developing Cancer - Breast (by up to 46%). [6]
High consumption of Vegetables may be associated with a reduced risk of Cancer - Larynx. [7]
Population studies show that people who consume the highest quantity of Vegetables may have the lowest risk for Cancer - Lung. [8]
High consumption of Vegetables may help to prevent (Non-Hodgkin’s) Lymphomas. [9]
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