y do we have 2 eat veggies? is it because they contain vitamins, minerals, etc. or is it something else?
2007-01-26 15:57:13 · 8 answers · asked by jamesjhliu01 3 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
Yes, they contain vitamins and minerals. You will get very sick if you don't have those.
They also contain fiber, which is good for your cardiovascular and intestinal health.
They contain water.
They contain some carbohydrates and proteins as well.
2007-01-26 16:06:45 · answer #1 · answered by drshorty 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it's because they contain vitamins, minerals that our bodies need, plus, the fiber ie from celery, carrots, etc. help aid our digestive system-as my dad used to tell me to eat my salad-everybody needs roughedge. It is a healthy way to care for our bodies. Take care.
2007-01-27 00:04:30 · answer #2 · answered by SAK 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, the vitamins and minerals and fiber and we need varied diets.
2007-01-27 00:05:50 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Vitamins have fiber and vitamins. And some are darn good tasting.
2007-01-27 00:04:38 · answer #4 · answered by redunicorn 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't want the Jolly Green Giant to hurt me, if I don't eat my veggies.
2007-01-27 00:11:26 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Our digestive system is designed for it, long small intestine as compared to very short for animals who r non-vegetarians.
2007-01-27 00:37:14 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fiber is important and makes you regular.
2007-01-27 00:01:04 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
because they are high in nutrients and low in calories.
2007-01-27 00:04:00 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋