Beetroot

If you want to stay healthy, eat your vegetables. They are an essential part of a balanced diet. Vegetables contain various nutrients and vitamins. They are also rich in fibre which aid digestion as well as other body functions. Vegetables are low in calories and fat. If you are cooking a Nigerian dish, you will struggle to do without a number of key vegetables. Many of the soups we love also have local vegetables as their base. Mama was right when she said you should eat your greens - they certainly help keep you healthy.