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Welcome to all of you friends in the Healthy Eating
Made Easy series. In this article, you will learn how to fill up on fruits and
veggies for better health. In the article, we will discuss the benefits of eating
more fruits and vegetables.
The fruit and veggie MVPs. How spices
contribute to a healthy diet and independence member resources. So let's get
started.
Amazing Food Groups
Every time you include this amazing food
group in your diet you immediately improve your health. Fruits and vegetables
are high in nutrients yet low in calories which is a great combo.
They're bursting with an assortment of
vitamins and minerals, phytochemicals and they are high in fiber which means
you can eat plenty without worries about weight gain. Fruits and veggies are
sources of many essential nutrients including potassium, dietary fiber, vitamin
C, and folate.
Lower Your Blood Pressure
A diet rich in fruits and vegetables can
lower blood pressure, reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke, prevent some
types of cancer, lower the risk of eye and digestive problems and have a
positive effect on blood sugar which can keep appetite in check. You should eat
as many and as many varieties of fruits and vegetables as possible.
Disease Preventing Properties
Let's take a look at the fruit and
vegetable MVPs. Private chemicals are plant chemicals that have protective and
disease-preventing properties.
Protection From Chemicals
Plants produce these chemicals to protect
themselves and it turns out that they can also protect humans against disease.
There are more than a thousand known phytochemicals. Some of the well-known
phytochemicals are lycopene and tomatoes.
Resveratrol
Resveratrol found in red wine flavonols
found in dark chocolate and flavonoids found in fruit. These fruit MVPs are
loaded with disease-fighting phytochemicals berries, cherries plums, whole
citrus, cantaloupe, red grapes, apples, pears, Kiwi, apricots. The more
colorful the food the more it's packed with valuable nutrients.
Have a little bit of every color each and
every day. Remember color means health, the deeper and richer the color the
more phytochemicals vitamins, and minerals present in the food. In fact, dark
leafy greens pack more nutrient per unit calories than any other food so go
ahead and color your plate with these vegetables.
Super Healthy Habits
MVPs cruciferous vegetable, kale, broccoli,
Brussel sprouts, collards, carrots, garlic, onions, leeks, tomatoes asparagus,
sweet potatoes, dark leafy salad greens, like spinach bell peppers. Get into
the simple and super healthy habit of adding herbs and spices to your food.
They add flavor it's almost any dish which
means we can cut back on added fats, sauces, and salt, and they are exploding with
beneficial phytochemicals.
Favorites Parsley
Here are some of our favorites parsley
provides. Vitamin A, potassium calcium, vitamin C, and can boast a higher
concentration of flavonoids than any other food. Rosemary can enhance insulin
sensitivity which translates to a healthier metabolism. Cilantro works as a
natural antibiotic against Salmonella.
Oregano is loaded with antioxidant powerup
to 40 times more than Apple's. Garlic boosts the immune system which makes it
the perfect spice for cold and flu season. Cinnamon can boost insulin
sensitivity and improve cholesterol and glucose metabolism.
Ginger is packed with anti-inflammatory
properties and has been shown to boost immunity and reduce nausea. Curry and
turmeric are filled with one of the most potent natural anti-inflammatories
agents ever identified. And hot pepper can boost mood.
Did You Know?
Did you know adding just one serving of
produce to your diet makes a difference and one extra serving has been shown to
reduce cardiovascular risk by 14%.
For best results strive for seven or more
servings of fruits and vegetables a day eating the recommended serving of
fruits and vegetables are easier than you think you can add a 1/2 cup of fruit to
your cereal.
Enjoy a half cup of bell peppers for a
mid-morning snack, eat a healthy salad at lunch and eat another serving of
your favorite vegetable at dinner. Lycopene gives tomatoes their vivid red
color and is one of the most potent antioxidants ever identified as an anti-cancer
agent.
Anthocyanins Chemical
Lycopene seems to protect the prostate the
most strongly. Research has revealed that lycopene protective power is enhanced
when tomatoes are processed and are cooked so enjoy salsa, tomato paste, and
marinara sauce. Berries other deep red blue and purple hues to classify de
chemicals called anthocyanins.
Anthocyanins have potent antioxidant power
especially when it comes to fighting inflammation. When you regularly consume
berries along with other anthocyanin-rich foods like cherries, red cabbage, and
red onions you are protecting your body from some of the most common and deadliest
illnesses known to man. So flora fain is one of the most powerful anti-cancer
compounds nature provides.
Cancer-Fighting Power
Its special cancer-fighting powers are
largely due to its ability to boost the body detoxifying enzyme systems. Eating
your broccoli along with other cruciferous vegetables including cabbage, kale,
cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, and collards will send your detoxifying
cancer-protective enzyme system into overdrive.
Did You Know?
Did you know that some of the same pigments
that give plant foods their deep rich color can provide built-in SPF for your
skin the most potent SPF foods include dark leafy greens, sweet potatoes,
tomatoes, carrots, and orange bell peppers, berries, and even dark chocolate?
Best Nutritional Strategy
The best nutritional strategy is to eat as
many and as much a variety of fruits and vegetables as possible. Follow these
strategy tips, strive to have seven servings about four cups total of fruits
and vegetables a day. Double up on fruits and vegetable side dishes.
Features Vegetables
Feature vegetables as a main dish, fill
your plate with vegetables before anything else. Eat fruits and vegetables as a
snack. Remember color means health the deeper and richer the color the more
phytochemicals vitamins and minerals present in the food.
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