- This food group is one of the richest sources for essential vitamins, minerals and nutrients
- Calorie for calorie, there is more protein in broccoli than steak.
- You can eat two pounds of vegetables and have a hard time consuming 300 calories.
- The highest amount of vitamins and nutrients are often contained within the vegetable's skin and the layer directly underneath it – eat the skins whenever possible
- There are over 20,000 species of edible plants in the world – about 20 species currently provide 90% of our food. Maybe it’s time to try a new vegetable just for fun!