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5 Signs You Are Not Eating Enough Vegetable by shakiez893(m): 10:28pm On Sep 09, 2020
All vegetables contain nutrients which are necessary to fulfill the requirements of our body. Whenever we cut down the intake of vegetables in our diet, the body starts showing some signs due to the lack of nutrients. Here are some that you should look out for:

1. Bleeding gums and bruising

One of the major reasons for bleeding gums is improper oral hygiene. However, another common reason for bleeding gums is vitamin C deficiency. Our body doesn't produce vitamin C, so you need to make sure you’re getting enough of it from your diet.

Also, in the absence of vitamin C, the body becomes prone to easy bruising. Vitamin C not only helps in maintaining your immune system but also promotes faster healing and prevents any cell damage. Vitamin C is not only found in abundance in citrus fruits such as lemons and oranges but is also present in red capsicums, kale, red chilli peppers, dark leafy vegetables, broccoli and tomatoes.

2. Fatigue

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