Summer Indian vegetables -- many of which are not our favourites -- are very good for you. Not only do they contain plenty of fibre, and are hydrating, they are full of minerals and vitamins.
This variety of gourd contains valuable antioxidants, which, according to the National Institutes of Health, aid digestion, boost metabolism, helps your body detox, and may even stop fat cells from forming.
A brilliant, versatile source of protein are beans, states WebMD and they’re slow to digest, high in fibre and keep you feeling full for longer. That makes them ideal for both weight loss regimes and gut health.
Vitamin C, potassium, fibre... all of this, says US Health News, can be found in wonderful tomatoes, that are strictly speaking considered fruit. And there is just 20 calories per medium-sized tomato. They're also rich in antioxidants which support eye health, protect the heart, lower cancer risks.
A single cup of chopped raw beets -- containing under 60 calories -- has loads of potassium and a good dose of folate, states Medical News Today. Beets, Medical News Today also says are especially good for heart health, because of its nitrates.
A nutrient-packed veggie, it boasts magnesium, fibre, folate, vitamins C, A, and K1, says Healthline and even contains a protein called lectin, which is being researched for its potential in preventing and treating cancer.
Light and nutritious, Cleveland Clinic informs that 1 medium zucchini or courgette contains merelyt 33 calories and gives you fibre, protein, and a mix of essential vitamins and minerals.
WebMD says there is some research to indicate that the leaves of the ivy gourd plant. The vegetable, according to ScienceDirect, has a good amount of vitamins -- vitamin A, thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, folic acid -- as well as minerals, like calcium, iron, phosphorus.