Saturday, April 21, 2012

Vegetables List

Vegetables List

Wouldn't it be wonderful to have a vegetables list at the click of a mouse? That's exactly what you'll get in this article. Read on...


Since we were kids, the importance of eating fruits and vegetables has always been stressed upon us. However much we tried to dodge them (at least I did), we were always forced to eat them. And the funniest part was, we knew exactly how important they are, in order to lead a healthy life, but we still refused to eat them. And now that we've grown up, we realize why we were made to eat them. Now we have reached that place where we just meekly accept that we cannot do without vegetables. So, we eat them without being finicky. For all those looking for a vegetables list A-Z, here's one. Read ahead....


List of Vegetables: Nutrients


That nutritional value of vegetables is high, is a known fact. But often, we do not understand, which vegetable is rich in which nutrients. It is for this purpose, that the following lists of vegetables have been alphabetically arranged according to the nutrients that they provide.


Carbs


Carbohydrates are one of the most essential nutrients that our body needs. They are responsible for the energy levels in our body. Without carbs, there would be no energy, and without energy, well, you know. However, over intake of carbs can also be dangerous. They can make you gain excess weight, which could lead to other problems. So, here are two lists, one of high carb vegetables and the other of low carb vegetables. Enjoy the starchy vegetables lists.


High Carb Veggies


Artichokes


Asparagus


Beans (green)


Beetroot


Bok Choy


Broccoli


Brussels Sprouts


Cabbage (green, red, savoy)


Carrots


Cauliflower


Celery (stalks and chopped)


Chicory


Chili (green)


Chili pepper


Collards


Con


Cucumber


Eggplant


Fennel


Gherkins


Gourds


Kale


Leek


Lettuce


Marrow


Mushrooms


Okra


Onions


Parsnip


Peas


Peppers


Potato


Pumpkin


Radish


Rhubarb


Shallots


Spinach


Squash


Swede


Tomato


Turnip


Waterchestnut


Yam


Low Carb Veggies


Alfalfa Sprouts


Bamboo Shoots


Beansprouts


Cabbage (boiled)


Cassava


Endive


Garlic


Mushrooms


Watercress


Fiber


Many vegetables contain essential fibers which, are important for the easy digestion of our food. Here's a list of vegetables high in fiber. Take a look and decide which ones to include in your next meal.


High Fiber Veggies


Avocado


Beans


Beet Green


Broccoli


Brussels Sprouts


Cabbage


Carrot


Chick Peas


Eggplant


Greens


Kale (cooked)


Lima Beans


Mushrooms


Onion


Peas



Potato (unskinned)


Pumpkin


Rhubarb


Spinach


Summer Squash


Sweet Potato


Tomato


Zucchini


Iron


Now moving on to the mineral, iron. Given below is a list of vegetables high in iron. So, if your hemoglobin count is low, you know exactly which vegetables to eat, to raise it. Low blood iron can lead to disorders like anemia, and should not be taken lightly.


High Iron Veggies


Asparagus


Beetroot


Beet Green


Bok Choy


Broccoli


Brussels Sprouts


Chard


Cabbage


Cauliflower


Kombu


Mustard Greens


Parsley


Peas


Potato


Spinach


Soy Bean


Sweet Potato


Tomato


Turnip


Proteins


Protein is another necessary nutrient, that is very essential to counter the wear and tear of our body. It helps us to protect our body from diseases and also to fight them. Here's a list of vegetables high in protein.


Protein Rich Veggies


Alfalfa Sprouts


Artichokes


Asparagus


Aubergine


Avocado


Beans


Beetroot


Broccoli


Brussels Sprouts


Cabbage


Carrot


Cauliflower


Celery


Chicory


Corn


Courgette


Cucumber


Dandelion (greens)


Endive


Garlic


Lentils


Lettuce


Marrow


Mushrooms


Mustard


Okra


Olives


Onions


Parsley


Parsnip


Peas


Peppers


Potato


Pumpkin


Radish


Spinach


Squash


Swede


Sweet Corn


Sweet Potato


Tomato


Turnip


Watercress


Vitamins


Vitamins are another major necessary part of our daily diet. Let us see a vegetables list of vitamin rich ones.


Vitamin A


Asparagus


Avocado


Broccoli


Carrots


Kale


Pumpkin


Spinach


Vitamin B1


Avocado


Beans


Peas


Vitamin B2


Avocado


Carrots


Corn


Dark green vegetables


Vitamin B3


Artichoke


Asparagus


Avocado


Carrots


Corn


Vitamin C


Broccoli


Cauliflower


Corn


Mushrooms


Onions


Peas


Spinach


List of Vegetables: Appearance


After seeing the different vegetables and their nutritional value, let us now classify the different vegetables list according to their appearance. Color and occurrence are the criteria.


Greens


Under color, we have a leafy green vegetables list. Check them out.


Green Leafy Veggies


Agati


Amarnath


Beet


Bitterleaf


Borage


Cabbage


Collard Greens


Chard


Chickweed


Cress


Dandelion


Endive


Fenugreek


Kale


Lettuce


Melokhia


Mizuna Greens


Nasturtium


Paracress


Purslane


Spinach


Turnip Greens


Watercress


Occurrence


As far as occurrence is concerned, we have a root vegetables list. Skim through the list, to understand them better.


Root Veggies


Arracacha


Arrowroot


Beet


Burdock


Bush Carrot


Bush Onion


Bush Potato


Carrot


Celery Root


Daikon


Desert Yam


Mauka


New Zealand Yam


Parsnip


Potato


Radish


Sweet Potato


Skirret


Tigernut


Yellow Lily Yam


Apart from these, we also have cruciferous vegetables list, that you can check out. That was the compilation of a huge vegetables list. Hope you got the names and information about all the ones you needed. An adequate intake of vegetables is a must for a healthy and problem free life!

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