The Nutritional Value of Vegetables and Greens (Aromatic Herbs)

¹University of Life Sciences "King Mihai I" from Timisoara, Timisoara, Romania

²"Victor Babes" University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timisoara, Timisoara, Romania

³Drug Data Analysis Center, Computer Chemistry and the Internet of Medical Things, "Victor Babes" University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timisoara, Timisoara, Romania

*Corresponding author: Monica Butnariu, University of Life Sciences "King Mihai I" from Timisoara, Timisoara, Romania, E-mail: [email protected]

Received Date: April 20, 2026

Published Date: May 08, 2026

Citation: Lungu CFC, et al. (2026). The Nutritional Value of Vegetables and Greens (Aromatic Herbs). Mathews J Nutr Diet. 9(1):46.

Copyrights: Lungu CFC, et al. © (2026).

ABSTRACT

Vegetables and greens (aromatic herbs)- this group is considered the main source of vitamins and minerals (along with fruits), also contributing to the daily intake of carbohydrates and dietary fiber. Vegetables and greens also contain significant amounts of carotenoids and phytoprotective agents (substances that play a role in preventing neoplasia, cardiovascular diseases or age-related vision loss). Some vegetables contain proteins: beans (phaseolin), peas (legumelina) and soybeans (glycine). Vegetables are low in fat and cholesterol-free. They also have a high-water content. Proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, vitamins and minerals are not found as such in nature but are included, in variable quantities, in the composition of various foods. Search strategy: This study followed the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews (PRISMA) guidelines. A thorough search was carried out across multiple electronic databases, including Embase, Scopus, PubMed, Google Scholar, and Web of Science, starting in March 2026. The specific keywords used in this search were: ‘‘Green vegetables and tomatoes’’; ‘‘Potatoes’’; ‘‘Root vegetables’’; ‘‘Mineral salts and vitamins’’; ‘‘Proteins’’; ‘‘lipids’’; ‘‘carbohydrates’’ etc. Additionally, the author reviewed the reference lists of selected articles to find more relevant studies. All gathered articles were then imported into EndNote software (X9), where duplicates were removed. No single food contains all the nutrients in the quantities we need. Under these conditions, in order to have a balanced diet, humans must consume a wide variety of foods. Vegetables are fundamental for a balanced diet, being rich in vitamins, minerals, fibers and antioxidants, the FAO/WHO confirming their crucial role in maintaining health.

Keywords: Vegetables, Aromatic Herbs, Nutrients.