For many people getting 3 to 5 servings a day is an effort. This amount is recommended, however, because vegetables are a great source of fiber, vitamins, minerals and health enhancing plant compounds called phytochemicals. As a rule, vegetables contain less calories than fruit and can be eaten in larger amounts.
Some vegetables contain a larger amount of carbohydrate thus increasing calories.
For example, potatoes, corn, peas and squash are high in carbohydrate and are considered higher calorie, 'starchy' vegetables. Not all exercises or diets are suitable for everyone. Before you begin this program, you should have permission from your doctor to participate in vigorous exercise and change of diet. If you feel discomfort or pain when you exercise, do not continue. The instructions and advice presented are in no way intended as a substitute for medical counseling.