Vedaniti, Lear UNE Online List of Vegetable Names for Kids A Fun Way to Learn Vegetable Names for Kids The article presents a fun way to help kids learn the vegetable names. Leaming vegetable names along with their features like colour can help kids perform well in school through widening their vocabulary. The knowledge of vegetable names through games and fun activities can help create curiosity about a healthy lifestyle, which can also help parents and guardians reinforce a healthy eating habit. Why Are Vegetables Important? Vegetables come in a wide range of flavours, colours, shapes and textures! They are a good source of vitamins and nutrients. Vegetables are a good meal choice for kids and adults who want to keep strong and healthy. Having a healthy meal that includes appropriate portions of vegetables are important for the kids' metabolism and development. However, getting the kids to eat their vegetables isn't always easy. Most youngsters prefer sweeter flavours, and they may find veggies to be overly bland when they consume them The key is to make vegetables appealing and enjoyable! It can be done by employing games and activities that allow them to have fun while also developing a taste for vegetables. An interesting thing to note is that all the food that is generally termed vegetables are not actually vegetables. Some vegetables, such as peas, are legumes, while others are fruits, such as tomatoes or pumpkins, or herbs and spices, such as coriander or parsley; but, because of their use in the kitchen, they are categorised as vegetables as well. Mentioned below is a list of vegetables along with pictures that can help kids in better identification of the vegetables. List of Vegetable Names Vegetables are an important part of a balanced diet; they grow on plants. From a very early stage in the development of human civilisation, we have learnt the methods to cultivate different vegetables. Vegetables provide vitamins, fibres, minerals and carbohydrates, thus helping in the body's metabolism. Mentioned below is a list of vegetable names.Vedaniti, Lear UNE Online 1. Potato 2. Cabbage 3. Tomato 4. Cauliflower 5. Spinach 6. Asparagus 7. Brinjal 8. Carrot 9. Peas 10. Celery 41. Bitter gourd 12. Beans 13. Pumpkin 14. Cucumber 15. Tomato Abrief description of some of the vegetables is mentioned below. ok) q Brinjal Carrot Cauliflower Spinach 2 oe O©® Mushroom Tomato Capsicum pumpkin VWFaoe Cucumber Beetroot potato onion amaVedaniti, Lear NEOnlne Peas Com Cabbage Garlic Different Types of Vegetables Potato Potato is a tuber, it is brown in colour The scientific name of the vegetable is Solanum Tuberosum. Potatoes are found beneath the soil. They are 4 rich source of carbohydrates. It is a staple vegetable in India Radish Aradish is classified as a member of the Brassicaceae family. It's an edible root vegetable that can be cultivated in all parts of the world. It's usually used to make salads, and it comes in a wide range of sizes, colours, and flavours. Radish has a high content of a variety of vitamins, and minerals that are beneficial to our bodies Onion Onion is the bulb modification of the plant, they are classified as Allium vegetables. Onions are also widely cultivated throughout the world. They are known to have high water content Lady's Finger Abelmoschus esculentus is the scientific name for lady’s finger, often known as okra. This green vegetable is made up of edible seed pods. Okra is available in two colours: red and green. Both types have the same flavour, and when cooked, the red one turns green. Although okra is biologically categorised as a fruit, it is commonly used in cooking as a vegetable. They are rich in nutrients and contain vitamins C, A, K and B. It also contains minerals like magnesium. Types of Vegetables As we have learnt about different vegetable names let us look into the types of vegetables Vegetables are classified into different types based on their appearances. The types are summarised below. 1 nats Venat Crinanh nahhana nariandar hacil ara enma af tha avamniac af laafuVedaniti, Lear UNE Online eeny Pepe eeMiee: Cpiiier, CUES, CUHUNUOL HUUH UI Gun UF tie Saunee Ur uy vegetables. Leafy vegetables are a rich source of minerals + Marrow: Cucumber, pumpkin, and zucchini are some of the examples of marrow. These vegetables have high water content + Root Vegetables: These include vegetables like potatoes, sweet potatoes, radish, and carrots. These vegetables are the root part of the plant * Allium: These include vegetables like onion, garlic, scallion, shallot, leek, and chives * Peas and Beans: The examples include vegetables like chickpeas, lentils and green beans. These vegetables are a rich source of fibre. Tips for Parents To conclude the article, it is to state that vegetables are very crucial for the growth of kids Parents can motivate their kids to learn the names of vegetables by playing games like matching the correct name with the picture of vegetables. Parents can take kids grocery shopping which will allow them to visualise different fruits and vegetables through which they can learn the names We hope the article will help kids to learn the names of vegetables and develop their curiosity about fruits and vegetables