The Positive Power of Fruits & Vegetables

Vegetarian nutrition is the set of health-related challenges and advantages of vegetarian diets.
Evidence suggests that vegetarians are generally healthier and live longer than non-vegetarians. They have lower rates of coronary heart disease, obesity, hypertension, type 2 diabetes and some forms of cancer. Vegetarian diets tend to be rich in carbohydrates, omega-6 fatty acids, dietary fibre, carotenoids, folic acid, vitamin C, vitamin E, potassium and magnesium. They are generally low in saturated fat, cholesterol, and animal protein.


The benefits of fruit and vegetables ----------
There are many reasons for everyone to enjoy eating a wide variety of vegetables and fruit. Vegetables and fruit provide important vitamins such as vitamin C and folic acid. They also have other plant substances that are thought important to help prevent some diseases.

Vegetables and fruits are part of a well-balanced and healthy eating plan. Using more fruits and vegetables along with whole grains and lean meats, nuts, and beans is a safe and healthy one. Helping control your weight is not the only benefit of eating more fruits and vegetables. Vegetables and fruits also provide essential vitamins and minerals, fiber, and other substances that are important for good health.


There are many varieties of fruit and vegetables available and, if you buy them in season, they need not be expensive. Fruit and vegetables may be dried, canned, frozen or fresh. They can be prepared, cooked and served in a variety of ways. Eat five kinds of vegetable and two kinds of fruit every day for good health.

Why they're good for you ---------
Vitamins, minerals and chemical compounds found in fruit and vegetables are essential for human health. For example:

Vitamin A maintains eye health and strengthens the immune system.
Potassium promotes nerve and muscle functioning.
Vitamin B help convert food to energy.
Folate reduces the risk of some birth defects and helps prevent heart disease.
Vitamin C increases absorption of calcium and iron from other foods.
Vitamin E is a powerful antioxidant that protects cells from cancer-causing agents.
Dietary fibre helps move food through the digestive tract and lower blood cholesterol levels. Phytochemicals - e.g. compounds that that give tomatoes and carrots their bright colours - have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects.

General use of Vegetables for better ----------
Health Care Vegetables play an important role in our diet as they provide essential micronutrients and minerals to our body. Apart from their nutritive value, vegetables probably do more than any other group of foods to add appetizing colour, texture and flavour to our daily diet.

Boost Your Vegetables and Fruits Intake ----------
Research has shown that people who eat more vegetables are less likely to gain weight.

Each vegetable or fruit has its own unique package of health protective nutrients and plant compounds. Eat a variety of vegetables and fruits to get them all.

Eat more vegetables and fruits that are brightly coloured, like spinach, carrots, cantaloupe, berries and many others. These tend to be higher in vitamins, minerals and other healthy plant compounds.

All vegetables and fruit, except olives and avocados, are low in fat. Even then, the oils found in olives and avocados are heart healthy fats.

Many vegetables and fruit cost less than a bag of chips, a chocolate bar or most soft drinks!