Benefits of Fruits & Vegetables

Eat a variety of fruits and vegetables everyday. And God said, “See, I have given you every herb that yields seed which is on the face of all the earth, and every tree whose fruit yields seed; to you it shall be for food.” Genesis 1:29 NKJV

Fruits and Vegetables Can Protect Your Health
Fruits and vegetables contain essential vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and fiber that may help protect you from chronic diseases. Compared with people who consume a diet with only small amounts of fruits and vegetables, those who eat more generous amounts as part of a healthful diet are likely to have reduced risk of chronic diseases, including stroke and perhaps other cardiovascular diseases, and certain cancers.

Whole Foods or Supplements?

Nutrients should come primarily from foods. Foods such as fruits and vegetables contain not only the vitamins and minerals that are often found in supplements, but also other naturally occurring substances that may help protect you from chronic diseases. Do not rely on supplements.

  The Colors of  Health

Fruits and vegetables come in terrific colors and flavors, but their real beauty lies in what’s inside. Fruits and vegetables are great sources of many vitamins, minerals and other natural substances that may help protect you from chronic diseases.Fruits and Vegetables are rich in cancer-fighting nutrients and the more color, the more nutrients they contain. To get a healthy variety, think color. Eating fruits and vegetables of different colors provide your body with a wide range of valuable nutrients, like fiber, folate, potassium,  vitamins A and C., beta carotene,  and antioxidants. Here are some examples; green spinach, orange sweet potatoes, black beans, yellow corn, purple plums, red watermelon, and white onions. For more variety, try new fruits and vegetables regularly.  Berries are extremely rich in antioxidants.

Fruits and Vegetables and Weight Management
Substituting fruits and vegetables for higher-calorie foods can be part of a weight loss strategy.These foods can help lower your risk in a second way, too, when they help you reach and maintain a healthy body weight. Having extra pounds increases the risk for multiple cancers, including kidney cancers, colon, and esophagus. Read more on CDC’s page How to Use Fruits and Vegetables to Help Manage Your Weight.

References: CDC Center for Disease Control; Foods that Heal; WebMD NKJV New King James Version

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