Vegetables Found Towards the Foundation of a Healthy Diet

Eating Vegetables is Important for Any Diet

The vegetable group is found towards the base of the pyramid and they comprise and important foundation for a balanced diet.  There are a wide variety of vegetables available and they provide important nutrition and health benefits. Vegetables are an important source of many vitamins and also fiber which aids the body in digestion and overall health.

While all vegetables are healthy and provide important health benefits there are many different types of vegetables around and each one has its own unique benefits.  Dark green leafy vegetables including broccoli and spinach have been cited by experts as containing the highest concentration of nutrient per calorie of any food.

Recommended Daily Servings

3-5 servings

Foods

• broccali
• spinach
• carrots
• beets
• lettuce
• bok choy