Fresh Vegetables Overview
Introduction
Pakistan is one of the largest producers of crops, mainly in the category of vegetables and cotton. In Pakistan, fresh vegetables are the main food, and they are consumed in almost every household and used in every dish.
Therefore, countries like Pakistan grow and consume more vegetables for their main food requirements. Fresh vegetables are a significant part of a diet for Pakistani people as less developed countries rely on their own sources.
Use
Fresh vegetables are the main source of food being consumed in Pakistan. It is also used in almost every dish for preparing the food. Without fresh vegetables, it would have been impossible to prepare the food as they are an essential part of it. So the consumption of fresh vegetables in Pakistan is exceptionally high.
Main Fresh Vegetables
- Tomato
- Potato
- Carrot
- Onion
- Ladybird
- Eggplant
- Cabbage
- Lettuce
Pros
- Vegetables are rich in nutritious value as compared to other food intakes.
- A wide variety of vegetables are produced every season, providing us with a reasonable number of choices.
- Fresh vegetables are available easily all across the country varying from season to season fulfilling the demand of masses.
- They are an essential source of dietary fibers and are also important sources of essential vitamins, minerals, and trace elements.
Cons
- Some of the crops that are grown in Pakistan are damaged due to natural disasters, heavy rainfalls, or even floods, and they at times get out of stock or are sold at a higher price when they are short in supply.
- In Pakistan, some of the farmers use pesticide spray. These sprays are used on the crops to protect them. However, the spray is absorbed by the vegetables, and it affects the health of people who consume these vegetables.
Verdict
After reviewing the summary of fresh vegetables, I conclude that fresh vegetables are one of the major diets that are consumed all across Pakistan. They are cheap, rich in taste, cultivated within the country, and have a vast variety depending upon seasons. They are most commonly used as major food requirements because of being highly rich in nutrients as well as its production fulfills masses demands.
Even the doctors recommend keeping fresh vegetables an essential part of every meal as it is the way to a healthy lifestyle.