There are many kinds of vegetables and on the basis of their traits they can be classified into verious group.
- Leafy Greens: These are vegetables like lettuce, spinach and kale. They have lot of vitamin A, C, K and folate. They also have a lot of antioxidants and compounds that fight inflammation.
- Cruciferous Vegetables: These includ broccoli, Brussels sprouts and cauliflower. They have lot of fibre and antioxidants and lot of vitamins C and K.
- Root Vegetables: Carrots, potatoes and turnips are all root vegetables. They have lot of fibre, vitamins A and C and antioxidants.
- Squash: These are vegetables like zucchini, pumpkin and butternut squash. They have lot of fibre, vitamins A and C and antioxidants.
- Allium Vegetables: These include vegetables like onions, garlic and leeks. They have lot of antioxidants and compounds that stop inflammation and may be good for your heart.
- Nightshade Vegetables: These include tomatoes, eggplants and peppers. They have lot of vitamins A and C, as well as antioxidants and compounds that help fight inflammation.
- Tuberous Vegetables: These include sweet potatoes, yams and taro. They have lot of fibre, vitamins A and C and antioxidants.
- Legumes: Legumes are things like peas, beans and lentils that are vegetables. They have lot of fibre, protein and antioxidants.
- Melons: These fruits like watermelon, cantaloupe and honeydew. They have lot of vitamins A and C, as well as antioxidants and compounds that help fight inflammation.
- Cucurbits: Cucurbits like cucumbers, gourds and squash are a type of vegetable in this group. They have lot of vitamins A and C, as well as antioxidants and compounds that help fight inflammation.
