How does lack of vegetables in diet affect health?

The lack or absence of vegetables in the diet can negatively affect the brain, according to nutritionist Kiersten Hickman.

According to the publication Eat This, Not That!, the lack of vegetables in the daily diet can lead to intestinal problems, lack of satiety after a meal and lack of essential nutrients.

A balanced diet, according to the expert, is also very important for proper brain function. According to a study published in the journal Psychiatry Research, not enough fruits and vegetables in the diet increases the risk of depression. For example, people who eat flour products, sweets and semi-finished products do not get enough of the vitamins contained in vegetables, which are necessary for normal functioning of the brain.

Kiersten Hickman says that fruits and vegetables are a major source of fiber and complex carbohydrates, and without them, a person will not feel completely full, which can lead to overeating. In addition, not having enough fiber can lead to spikes in blood sugar levels, which can make a person feel hungry even if they have eaten recently.

Fiber is also very important for the proper functioning of the digestive system, and a lack of it, according to Hickman, can disrupt bowel regularity. Also, due to the lack of vegetables in the diet, the body will not receive many nutrients and vitamins that cannot be made up for in any other way. For example, vitamins A, C, E, magnesium, zinc, phosphorus, and folic acid are very difficult to get from other sources, but vegetables contain plenty of them.

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