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Why should I eat fruit and vegetables?

The minimum number of servings per day is S. Fruits and vegetables are virtually the only natural source of vitamin C for the human organism. They also provide vitamins of the B group, beta-carotene (pro vitamin A), an appreciable quantity of minerals and trace elements (potassium, magnesium, calcium, iron, copper etc…) and phytochemicals. They are also rich in fiber which optimizes bowel movement.

What are the benefits of eating fruits arid vegetables a day?

• helps reduce blood cholesterol levels

• Normalize blood glucose level via improving insulin tolerance.

• Helps reduce constipation and diverticulitis.

• reduce risk of chronic diseases, including type 2 diabetes, stroke, and other cardiovascular diseases,

• Protect against certain cancers, such as mouth, stomach, and colon-rectum cancer.

• Vegetables are important sources of many nutrients, including potassium, dietary fiber, folate (folic acid), vitamin A, vitamin E, and vitamin C

o potassium reduce the risk of developing kidney stones and help maintain healthy blood pressure

o Folate (folic acid) helps the body torm red blood cells o Vitamin C helps heal cuts and wounds, and keeps teeth and gums healthy.

o Vitamin A keeps eyes and skin healthy and helps to protect against infections.

o Vitamin E helps protect vitamin A and essential fatty acids from cell oxidation

How do fruits and vegetables help me in weight loss?

Most Fruits and vegetables are low in fat and calories, high in volume and high in critically important nutrients. None have cholesterol. On a very practical level they fill you up, without loading you up with fat and calories. And when your stomach is filled up with high volume, low calorie food, there is less room for other stuff. You won’t have so many cravings and you might not seek out extra high calorie foods to feel satisfied. All of this benefits weight loss.

How many portions should I eat per day?

Public-health bodies generally recommend eating at least S servings of fruits or vegetables each day.

What’s a serving size?

A serving of fruits or vegetables consists of:

1 medium fruit or 1/2 cup of small or cut-up fruit 3/4 cup (or 6 ounces) of 100% fruit juice 1/4 cup dried fruit 1/2 cup raw or cooked vegetables 1 cup of raw, leafy vegetables 1/2 cup cooked beans