The age old saying “Eat your fruits and veggies” keeps ringing in our ears, but it is easier said than done. Even though fruits and vegetables are an important part of a healthy diet, people do not take this as a serious matter. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), our bodies need at least five servings of fruits and vegetables per day. Thus, it is important that these be a part of your daily diet.
Ways to get your daily fruits and veggies:
Snack on raw vegetables and fruits instead of chips and sweets.
Use salsa as a substitute for all the creamy dips.
Drink fresh undiluted fruit juice.
Having a large bowl of garden fresh salad daily is an ideal way to have your veggies and fruits.
Store frozen veggies, which can be added to your stew or soup.
Keeping a fruit basket within sight is tempting for those who are looking for a quick snack.
Add fruits to your cereal or oats.
Introduce more veggies and fruits to your menu.
Make your meal presentable; the art of serving is an important aspect and will no doubt tempt those who are eating.
Fresh fruits could be used as dessert, instead of the usual ice creams and rich creamy desserts one is used to.
Fruits with your salads, or chicken and fish will give an added taste to your dish.
Fruits and vegetables are important to keep healthy. It contains essential vitamins, minerals and fibers that are vital to protect you from heart and chronic diseases.
The benefit of eating fruits and veggies:
Beans, peas, lentils, and artichokes are rich in dietary fiber and reduces the risk of coronary heart disease.
Adequate Foliate is important for every woman, and this important vitamin is found is black eyed peas, spinach and asparagus.
Cooked greens, sweet potato, tomato paste and puree, carrot and prune juices are rich in potassium and is an excellent way to maintain blood pressure.
Vitamin A is found in carrots, spinach, sweet potatoes, and red peppers which prevent infection and are important to keep skin and eyes healthy.
Broccoli, pineapple, oranges, and mangoes contain Vitamin C which prevents infectious diseases.
The list never ends. Going through the above points, one would realize how lightly the importance of veggies and fruits in your diet one takes and thereby leaving room for diseases and ill health. Do not live on drugs, tablets and pills, as most of our illnesses are brought upon by our own negligence. By introducing fruits and veggies in your daily diet, you could lead a healthy life and enjoy life, as well.
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