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HEALTH MATTERS
Fruits and vegetables are an important part of a healthy
diet, and variety is as important as quantity.
No single fruit or vegetable provides all of the nutrients you
need to be healthy. Eat plenty every day.
A diet rich in vegetables and fruits can lower blood
pressure, reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke, prevent
some types of cancer, lower risk of eye and digestive problems,
and have a positive effect upon blood sugar, which can help
keep appetite in check. Eating non-starchy vegetables and
fruits like apples, pears, and green leafy vegetables may even
promote weight loss. Their low glycemic loads prevent blood
sugar spikes that can increase hunger.
At least nine different families of fruits and vegetables exist,
each with potentially hundreds of different plant compounds
that are beneficial to health. Eat a variety of types and colors
of produce in order to give your body the mix of nutrients it
needs. This not only ensures a greater diversity of beneficial
plant chemicals but also creates eye-appealing meals. ~ Tina
Soeten
Fruits & Vegetables
