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Fruits and vegetables can improve health and protect the body from chronic illness. However, according to the Centers for Disease Control and prevention, most people don’t get enough of them. Here are some of the many reasons to include fruits and vegetables into your healthy and balanced diet.
Protection From Disease and Illness
Fruits and vegetables are packed with fiber and essential vitamins and minerals. Studies have shown that a diet rich in a variety of fruits and vegetables can help to reduce your risk of diseases and illnesses, such as Heart disease, Diabetes, stroke and certain cancers. Eating more fruits and vegetables can also help with digestive problems and eye health.
Immunity
Many fruits and vegetables contain different antioxidants and carotenoids that boost immunity and fight infection. Beta carotene, which the body converts to vitamin A, is known for its role in protecting cells, boosting the immune system and fighting cancer. Carrots are most commonly known for their abundance of vitamin A, but it can also be found in sweet potatoes and spinach. Vitamins C and E are two other common antioxidants found in leafy green vegetables, citrus fruits and berries.
Weight Loss and Management
Most fruits and vegetables are naturally low-calorie, low-fat and low in sodium and cholesterol. They’re also high in fiber, which gives you a feeling of satiety and keeps you fuller for longer, preventing overeating. Many fruits and vegetables are convenient to eat on-the-go, such as baby carrots or an apple, and make great snacks. Replacing higher-calorie junk foods items with lower-calorie fruits and vegetables can help you to lose weight and keep it off.
Healthy Fats
Though most fruits and vegetables are naturally low in fat, there are some fruits that do contain fats. However, these fruits contain monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats, which are commonly known as “good” fats. Fruits like olives, avocados and coconuts — and olive oil, avocado oil and coconut oil — contain these good fats. Monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats reduce levels of “bad” cholesterol in the body, which can help to improve heart health.
How Many Servings?
Dieticians recommend anywhere from five to nine servings of fruits and vegetables each day. A serving size is defined as a half cup, but a piece of fruit, like a whole apple or whole orange, also counts as one serving. Experts also recommend eating a variety fruits and vegetables in different colors to maximize the amount of different nutrients you receive.
What else can I help you with?
What fruits or vegetables produce insulin?
Fiber containing fruits and vegetables
Do fruits and vegetables have fat?
ARE YOU DUMB? vegetables and fruits don't have fat
Are cucumbers fruits of vegetables?
They are fruits, but for culinary purposes are treated as vegetables
Do vegetables or fruits rot first?
fruits fruits; their high sugar content oxidizes faster than that of vegetables
What is the importance of salad?
The importance of this mixture is that this mixture is mixed with all sorts of fruits and as my parents say "you can eat as much fruit and vegetables because it's healthy" and technically i think fruit salad is better than fruits i know their the same but fruit salad has all sorts of the fruits you need
Where are fruits and vegetables tined?
in a can ****************** Fruits and vegetables are put into cans in a food processing factory.
Are mashed potatoes fruits or vegetables?
Vegetables
Is carbon found in fruits and vegetables?
Yes it is present in fruits and vegetables. Mostly in form of carbohydrates.
Are cauliflowers fruits or vegetables?
Cauliflower are Vegetables. vegetables caulflower is a vegetable
Which fruits or vegetables contain vitamins?
All the colored foods and vegetables are rich in vitamins...just take whatever you see
Why is it recommended to wash fruits and raw vegetables before eating them?
It is recommended towash fruits and raw vegetables before eating them because some fruits and vegetables may contain pesticides on their them.
What is the shelf life of fruits?
Depends fruits or vegetables?
