Yet half of all Americans eat no vegetables other than potatoes, beans or salad. This diet is too limited. Here are some reasons why Americans should add more vegetables to their diet.
Vegetables are low in calories.
About one-third of the people in the United States are overweight. To lose weight, eat fewer calories and increase your level of activity. Using vegetables in main dishes and snacks can help you lose weight. Vegetables are low in fat and have no cholesterol. Americans eat too much fat.