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Compared with people who consume a diet with only small amounts of fruits and vegetables, those who eat more generous amounts as part of a healthful diet are likely to have reduced risk of chronic diseases, including stroke and perhaps other cardiovascular diseases, and certain cancer. As a kid, you may have avoided them like the plague, but just like your mom told you, vegetables really are good for you.
Nutrients should come primarily from foods. Foods such as fruits and vegetables contain not only the vitamins and minerals that are often found in supplements, but also other naturally occurring substances that may help protect you from chronic diseases.
Among vegetables, celery is known to be comparatively higher in sodium. As such, many with high blood pressure avoid this food. Yet recent research shows that celery can actually help lower blood pressure. Any vegetable or 100 percentage vegetable juice counts as a member of the vegetable group.
Compounds in celery can reduce stress hormones, relax the muscles around arteries, and allow these vessels to dilate, resulting in better blood flow and lower blood pressure.
Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups beer, open one too many and put it in the fridge until the next day 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour, sift before measuring 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese 1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley 1 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder (optional because the Dip has loads of garlic innit) 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 egg yolks, beaten 2 egg whites, beaten to stiff peaks Vegetables: cauliflower and broccoli florets, cooked artichoke hearts, green pepper strips, mushrooms, okra, etc.
Preparation:
In a mixing bowl, combine flour, Parmesan cheese, parsley, salt, and garlic powder. Stir in olive oil, egg yolks, and flat beer; beat until mixture is smooth. Fold in the beaten egg whites. Dip vegetables in the batter. Fry in deep hot fat, about 375, a few at a time, for about 3 to 5 minutes or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels and serve immediately.
It provides you with more than your daily requirement of Vitamin A and Vitamin C. It also contains fiber, magnesium, iron and antioxidants. So, as you can see vegetables is overall a nutritious fruit.
