The Health Benefits of Vegetables; Preventive Implications for Chronic Non-Communicable Diseases

Abstract

Low vegetable consumption correlates to an increase in the prevalence of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) such as obesity, cardiovascular disease, and cancer, which are the leading causes of mortality worldwide. As a result, the purpose of this review was to consolidate present evidence on the health benefits of vegetable consumption and their potential action of mechanism in NCDs prevention. Low vegetable consumption is related to socio-economics, psychological concerns, culture, environment, social support and vegetable practice. Vegetables contain an antihistamine, anti-inflammatory, diuretic, and notably antioxidant qualities, and they have been shown to help prevent and cure NCDs, cancer, and heart disease. Vegetables are the best providers of vitamin A, a nutrient that is essential for many metabolic processes in the body. In addition to being an antioxidant, veggies include folate and potassium, which are proven to prevent birth abnormalities, cancer, and heart disease. Several nations have created a broad strategic effort for the prevention and management of NCDs and their related risk factors. In order to accomplish the strategic plan’s goals successfully and efficiently, a greater knowledge of the burden of dietary risk factors and their contribution to NCDs is necessary.