Choose Vegetables and Fruits for Good Health

A diet rich in fresh fruits and vegetables will enable us to enjoy good and long lasting vision. Vegetables and fruits have fantastic health benefits. According to recent research, carrots also help in improving vision and reducing vision loss. According to a recent study published in the Archives of Ophthalmology journal, eating 3 or more servings of fruit per day can reduce age-related macular degeneration (ARMD) risk by over 36%.

You should have at least five to nine servings of fruits and vegetables per day. However, the average person has less than one serving daily. Fruits and vegetables help in preventing against chronic diseases. By just adding five servings a day, you can feel more energetic and even shed weight easily.

It is better to include a wide variety of fruit and vegetables, of varying colors in our diet. You can consume bananas or berries for breakfast along with your cereal. You can also snack on dried apricots, dates or raisins. You can make include red and green peppers, broccoli or cauliflower in your salads. By always storing lots of fruits and vegetables you and your family will be encouraged to eat them.

Vegetables and fruits are also rich in nutrients and antioxidants. Brocolli, spinach, bananas, blue berries, cantaloupe, apples and oranges are rich in anti oxidants and can be eaten regularly. You must also try to consume deep-colored fruits and add plenty of variety.

Blue/Purple vegetables and fruits such as egg plant, plums, cabbage and grapes can ward off some types of cancers and help in memory function. Green food items such as spinach, broccoli, avocados, green apples and green grapes can improve vision and lead to better bone health.

White fruits and vegetables such as garlic, onions, cauliflower and mushrooms can help in lowering cancer risk and improved heart function. Orange and yellow fruits such as carrots, pineapple and lemon can help in maintaining an improved immune system and prevent the risk of certain cancers. Red fruits and veggies such as radishes, beets, red onions and watermelon can help in better memory function and a healthy heart.