Vegetables....also known as VEGGIE-TABLES

First of all, I want to clear up the difference between fruits and vegetables. Livescience.com say the difference between a fruit and a vegetable is "a fruit is a seed-bearing structure that develops from the ovary of a flowering plant, whereas vegetables are all other plant parts, such as roots, leaves and stems." So THIS must be why a tomato is a fruit and not a vegetable! I totally get it now, and I hope you do too.

Now let's get to the important topic on hand. Vegetables!

Vegetables are good for you, because they are low in fat and contain vitamins and minerals. They also protect your body from diseases and boost your immunity. But maybe you already knew that.

Did you also know that the color of your vegetables means something? Blue and purple vegetables contain different nutritional values then green, red, white, or orange vegetables. Orange vegetables contain different nutritional values than red vegetables. Green vegetables contain different nutritional values than white vegetables. You get the point. If you want to know the specifics, visit this website.

A Harvard-based study found that people who ate eight or more servings or fruits and vegetables each day had a lower rate of heart attack or stroke. Of course, this doesn't mean that you HAVE to eat eight or more servings of vegetables per day. Anything is good for you! Whether it's one corn cob or a few green beans, it's still good for you.
Source: http://www.thehealthyeatingguide.com/vegetable-nutrition-facts/