Importance of Incorporating Fruits and Vegetables in Diet

 

Fruits and vegetables are some of the easiest things to munch through. Be it a salad, or a smoothie, it is very easy and extremely to fill your stomachs on a busy day. Other than saving time, fruits and vegetables also have plenty of health benefits.

Importance of Fruits and Vegetables

1.     Fruits and Vegetables can be a great source of vitamins and minerals:

Fruits and vegetables are a treasure hunt of vitamins and minerals.  Fruits and vegetables contain a horde of vitamins A, C, E as well as magnesium, zinc, phosphorous and folic acid.  Potassium, a very important mineral, is found in avocados, sweet potatoes, bananas and prunes and tomato paste puree.

2.     Lots and lots of fiber:

Most fruits and vegetables have a lot of fiber. Fiber makes you feel satiated, and enhance your gut health as well. Fiber rich vegetables include green peas, broccoli and cauliflower. High fiber fruits include raspberries, pears, apples and pumpkin.

3.     They have low- calorie and low- fat

In general, fruits and vegetables have very low amount of calories and fat.  This basically means that you can consume fruits without the fear of gaining calories.  You can save more than 200 calories by eating half a cup of grapes versus a quarter cup of chocolates.

4.     Protection against other diseases:

Many fruits and vegetables contain phytochemicals, which are basically biologically active substances that protect and prevent from other diseases. By consuming fruits and vegetables, that you can lower the risk of type 2 diabetes, stroke, heart disease, high blood pressure and cancer.  Especially add broccolis and cabbages in your diet.

5.     Low in sodium and cholesterol:

Fresh healthy fruits and healthy veggies have only a trace of sodium. Cholesterol doesn't exist in fruits and veggies at all.  They're low in saturated fat, salt and sugar, which, in turn helps you to lose weight. Also, they can help you decrease inflammation, and lower cholesterol levels and blood pressure.

 

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