Tuesday 18 February 2014

To Eat or Not To Eat Green ...


 Eating fruits and vegetables is a part of a healthy diet. There are a lot of benefits if you eat plenty of it every day. Fruits and vegetables provide health benefits and are important for the prevention of illnesses.

Fruits and vegetables contain a variety of nutrients including vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. Vegetables are rich in vitamin A, vitamin C, folate, fiber and potassium. Fruit is naturally low in fat, sodium and calories, and rich in potassium, fiber, vitamin C and folate. The healthiest choices are fresh fruits or frozen without added sweeteners. The U.S. Department of Agriculture recommends eating 2 1/2 cups of vegetables and 2 cups of fruits every day.

Eating fruits and vegetables can lower the risk of heart disease and stroke. It can also lower your blood pressure. High blood pressure is a factor for heart disease and stroke. Many studies also revealed that eating fruits and vegetables can protect you from cancer. It also keeps your eyes in good shape.

The Americans produce lots of fruits and vegetables a year, but they waste tons of it at the same time. They eat less than the average a person should eat. An average American eats 3 servings a day. An average person should actually eat 5 to 13 servings a day depending on each person’s caloric intake. This is not tolerable and reasonable. Many people go hungry.

There are a lot of other benefits from eating fruits and vegetables aside from providing health benefits and preventing from illness. So, if you want your body to be healthy, you have to eat plenty of fruits and vegetables every day.


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