Fruits and veggies
Diet information comes at us fast and furious. The latest diet craze, to curing all degenerative diseases, who knows what to eat? Sometimes it is hard for me to keep up with the changing times and recommendations. One thing I know for certain is that fruits and vegetables are a power house. The only info that changes is the insurmountable evidence that continues to span the globe is why we should eat more fruits and veggies. For the recent 5 a day campaign to now eating 7-14 servings per day, the more variety of fruits and veggies the better. They are used in a host of so many health conditions from weight loss to anti aging, cancer prevention, heart disease prevention, reduction of inflammation, healing the brain and the list goes on and on. But it is not just one particular fruit or veggie it is all of them put together that give us the tools for our bodies to work. They continue to stand the test of time and research.
Why are they so powerful you ask? Fruits and veggies contain, fiber, vitamins, minerals and plant chemicals that make our bodies work and function like it is suppose to. The part that science is still trying to figure out is why they are so powerful and what is the components that make them that way. The problem is that is not just one nutrient but the way the nutrients work in synergy together.
How do I get more fruits and veggies in my diet:
- Add fruit to your breakfast cereal in the morning
- Keep a fruit bowl filled with fruit to grab and go
- Keep a tray of cut up veggies in the fridge for easy snacking and if you can’t eat it fast enough, use the rest for a quick stir fry with 3-4 servings
- Have a salad with a low fat dressing 4-5 times a week with a dark green leafy veggie
- Add more veggies to soups, stews, casseroles and main dishes
Make is simple, make it fun, make it colorful, just try to get in more on a daily basis, your health is dependent on it.