18/08/2025
Vegetables are nutritionally important to man as they provide the much needed
vitamins, minerals and fibre. They are important protective food and highly beneficial for the maintenance of health and prevention of diseases. They contain valuable food ingredients which can be successfully utilized to build up and repair the body.
Vegetables are valuable in maintaining alkaline reserve in the body. They are valued mainly for their high vitamin and mineral contents. There are different kinds of vegetables. They may be edible roots, stems, leaves, fruits and seeds.
Each group contributes to diet in its own way. Fleshy roots are high in energy value and good sources of vitamin B. Seeds are relatively high in carbohydrates and proteins. Leaves, steam and fruits are excellent sources of minerals, vitamins, water and roughage.
The level of vegetable consumption in Nigeria is rising annually owing to greater
appreciation of their food value (Haruna, 2003). A distinct class of vegetables in Nigeria are the exotic vegetables.
They are known for their unique taste, nutritional value and various health benefits. They help keep a balance between the fluids of the body.
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