HEALTH BENEFITS OF EATING FRUITS AND VEGETABLES

FRUITS

VEGETABLES

Eating fruits and vegetables provides health benefits- people who eat fruits and vegetables as part of an overall diet are likely to have a reduced risk of some chronic diseases. Fruits provide nutrients vital for health and maintenance of your body.

BENEFITS
* Eating a diet rich in vegetables and fruits as part of an overall healthy diet may reduce risk of heart disease, including heart attack and stroke.

* Eating a diet rich in some vegetables and fruits as part of an overall healthy diet may protect against certain types of cancers.

* Diets rich in foods containing fiber, such as some vegetables and fruits, may reduce the risk of heart disease, obesity, and type 2 diabetes.

* Eating vegetables and fruits rich in potassium as part of an overall healthy diet may lower blood pressure, and may also reduce the risk of developing kidney stones and help to decrease bone loss.

* Eating foods such as fruits that are lower in calories per cup instead of some higher-calorie food may be useful in helping to lower calorie intake.

Now we understand how important fruits and vegetables are. Always eat them.