Vegetables contain important nutrients such as vitamins, minerals, fibre and antioxidants - all known to help fight disease and allow your body to perform at its best.  The nutrients (carbohydrate, vitamin A, vitamin C, potassium, magnesium, and B vitamins such as folate) work together to provide the overall health benefits.  Vegetables are also low in fat and calories (the exception being olives and avocados) making them a great snack any time of the day. 

If you look at Canada’s Food Guide to Healthy Living, Vegetables and Fruit make up the...

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