It’s not easy to ignore the soaring prices of food items these days, including vegetables. Although the backyard of your Coral Gables real estate may be small and your vegetable garden may not provide all that you need, it will have a dramatic effect in reducing your food bill. Imagine not having to run to the grocery store to buy some of the ingredients for your cooking. Some of the most common vegetables that you need are already right there in your very own backyard.

You may also think that your kids will likely to eat less each time you serve them vegetables. It is obvious that kids would prefer to eat burgers, hot dogs, and pizza. However, there are several cookbooks available in stores and online that can show you a variety of vegetable meals to prepare that are appetizing to kids. When what you serve on the table does not look and taste boring, your kids will surely dig it.

Everybody in homes for sale in Coral Gables will get to enjoy the numerous health benefits of eating fresh produce since vegetables are packed with tons of them. Aside from the fact that they are low in fats and calories and contain no cholesterol, you will also get a steady source of the following:

  • Dietary fiber – This is important for a normal bowel movement and good for your entire digestive tract. Dietary fiber is also known to reduce the amount of bad cholesterol in the body, lower the risk of heart diseases, as well as fight off certain forms of cancers. If you are on a diet, you will also feel much fuller faster. Some vegetables rich in dietary fiber are peas, carrots, cabbage, and spinach.
  • Potassium – This is necessary for keeping blood pressure at a normal level. It is also important in keeping the brain, muscles, and other tissues in the body functioning normally. Vegetables that are loaded with potassium include potatoes, squash, tomato, eggplant, and celery.
  • Vitamins A, B, and C – Vitamin A is great for the eyes and skin. Vitamin C is necessary to maintain healthy connective tissues and is known to boost the immune system. Vitamin B is important for extracting the energy in the carbohydrates in several food sources. Carrots, asparagus, broccoli, and green pepper are rich in Vitamin A. Broccoli, peas, and beans are a great source of vitamin B. Your dose of Vitamin C is supplied by red cabbage, kale, parsley, and turnip.

If you know what vegetables to eat all day, you can keep your belly full. At the same time, you will get a rich supply of nutrients and minimal calories to help your body get skinny. You just have to know which vegetables, from tomatoes and sweet potatoes to carrots and celery, work the best for a healthy weight loss food. Still, any veggies are better than a value meal at the drive through.

Other vitamins and minerals that a Coral Gables luxury homeowner can get from vegetables include calcium, phosphorous, sodium, magnesium, iron, niacin, folate, zinc, and manganese.

 

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