Fresh Vegetables

I am here to partake in this educative contest organized by @afzalqamar in the healthy steem community. This will add to our knowledge based on what we already known. Before I proceed I would like to invite @bonaventure24, @solaymann and @josepha to participate in this contest.

_{Fresh carrot carried around by the hawker}

What are the two most useful fresh vegetables in your area?

Carrots are commonly grown in the northern part of the country where farmers plant them in the middle of April. They germinate more quickly when sown in loamy soil. They can be easily seen around after harvesting, where the sellers in my community move from one place to another for customers who are willing to buy the farm products. Carrots come in different varieties and are very useful to us because they contain quality nutrients that are good for our body systems. Carrots are the second most common vegetables after potatoes.

Many people in the community consume carrots because they have a lot of health benefits. People venture into the carrot business in both rural and urban areas due to the large demand from the people. Onions are also common in my locality, found in every household where they are used in food preparation. Nowadays, they are very expensive in our local market due to an increase in petroleum prices.

Onions are stored in our home, especially in a cool and dark area. Most people cook onions to prevent spoilage because they have a shelf life of 3 to 4 weeks. Onions enhance our healthy lifestyle due to the active ingredients they contain. This type of vegetable is mostly found in the northern part of Nigeria. They pack it into large sacks and transport it to different states.

_{Onions available for sale in the local market}

How do these vegetables help our health?

Both these type of vegetables help us in many ways and this include:

Health Benefits of Eating Carrots

Carrots solve the problem of constipation that is normally occur among humans. Eating raw carrots helps us maintain weight loss because they do not contain cholesterol.

• Carrots have antioxidants which help reduce the risk of cancer.

• The potassium available in carrots helps us control our blood pressure, eating carrots promotes our heart to function at a normal level.

• Vitamin C in carrots serves as antibodies that protect us from harmful infections by not allowing them to destroy our immune system.

• It also helps us remove stains on our teeth, which is likely to cause teeth decay.

Health Benefits of Eating Onions

• It also contains active ingredients that will help us fight cancer, particularly colon cancer.

• Eating onions keeps our bones stronger and prevents them from weakening.

• Onions are helpful for people to manage their diabetes because they contain active compounds like organic sulfur and quercetin.

• Lastly, some people use onion juice as a natural treatment for dandruff, hair loss, etc.

Conclusion

These vegetables are good for us to maintain our body system. Some of these chemicals contained in both types of vegetables usually boost our immune system to be stronger, helping fight infections harmful to our health.

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