CHAPTER 6: THE HEALTH BENEFITS OF EATING VEGETABLES Vegetables are one of the most under-sung foods in existence, especially when it comes to the standard American diet. Most people don’t realize just how important it is to provide the body with the vitamins and minerals that vegetables and vegetables alone can provide. Sometimes, people will look into vegetables as a way of improving their beauty, but when it comes to improving their health, they become somewhat disinterested. However, now that you are here and reading this book, it is safe to assume that you are willing and able to take into consideration why it is important to eat vegetables. Here are some of the best reasons to provide yourself with vegetables daily as a part of your diet. First of all, the body needs fiber in order to get rid of excess waste. Without a way to find the waste together and eliminated, it stays stuck in the body and can contribute to weight gain and other potential complications. Fiber is extremely important for other reasons as well. It can help you to prevent your blood cholesterol from raising and can even