HomeHealth Benefits of Vegetables (Page 2)

Health Benefits of Vegetables

Arugula is leafy vegetables that are known to be present in most parts of the world. These vegetables are known to have numerous names based on the area you are located in.

Rutabaga is one of the popular vegetables known around in world as ‘Sweden’. These vegetables are primarily found in the northern hemisphere of the planet and are particularly grown in North America.

Salsify is reality is a name given to two different breeds of plant both of which belong to the same Sunflower family. The Black Salsify is the one which is consumed in most parts of the world and is known as a root vegetable.

Samphire is primarily available in two variants marsh as well as rock samphire. However all over the world the marsh samphire is the one which is most commonly consumed as well as utilised.

Scallions or spring onions as we all know are the vegetables which have an onion like bulb on the top while a long green stem in the bottom.

Shallots are the vegetables looking at which you would easily confuse them with onions. Actually, these are a variety of onion which are also closely related to Garlic and have a similar structure.

Soybeans over the year have become one of the most consumed foods all over the world. These are also called as soya beans and are very easy to cultivate.

Many children might remember Spinach from one the popular “Popeye” cartoon. This is one of the cheap as well as affordable vegetable which is consumed by many people across the world.

Sweet potato is a large delicious tasting root vegetable. The vegetable which is native to South America is called Iopmea batatas scientifically and belongs to Convulvulacea family.

Swiss Chards are similar to spinach in appearance and are called ‘Beta Vulgaris subs’ scientifically. Swiss chard is actually a common name however you can also call it simply call the vegetable chard.

Tapioca isn’t exactly a vegetable rather is an extract which has been derived from the cassava plant. It is mostly utilised to make a pudding, but the plant as a whole is also used in making snacks as well as candies.

Taro is considered as one of the first grown plants in the history of humans. Being native to Southeast Asia and to be specific India this vegetable is known with a scientific name of Colocasia Esculenta.

Tomatoes are known as both fruit as well as vegetables. They are a common ingredient in almost every dishes made across the planet. They are consumed widely in the Mediterranean regions and are known to be exceptionally beneficial for the overall health.

Truffles are a type of fruit that are formed by fungi. These are in some aspects similar to mushrooms while they are different in many other aspects.

Water cress is a leafy vegetable which has been the part of human culture for thousands of years. This plants is known to grow on water and has scientific name of Nasturtium officinale.