The Case for Including Veggies on Keto Diet

You’ve heard “eat your vegetables” a million times and with good reason. Veggies are a nutritious food group that gives you fiber and improves your health. So, why should you include veggies and herbs into your ketogenic diet? What are the health benefits of consuming those colorful herbs, vegetables, and leafy greens? What are the best veggies on keto and how can you incorporate them into your diet? The Benefits of Veggies on Keto Vegetables and herbs deliver nutrition and flavor. Herbs are plants with savory or aromatic properties that are usually used for medicinal purposes, flavoring, and garnishing food.  1) Anti-Cancer Effects and Cardiovascular Benefits Veggies have been shown to help with cancer. For example, cruciferous veggies are a diverse group of plants renowned for their cancer-fighting properties and cardiovascular benefits. Cruciferous veggies like cauliflower and cabbage are rich in vitamins C, E, and K, and folate and fiber. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5]. The sulfur-containing compounds (glucosinolates) are responsible for the spicy flavor of these plants and the anti-cancer effects [6] [7]. […]…