Eating Fruits and Vegetables

Every single person has a desire in life. If you have children, you would like to see them grow older and perhaps hold your own ground children. If you do not have children, you would above all things like to have a good health and the privilege to do the things you would like to do.

If you walk down to a park in one summer afternoon, you will see people, young and old having a good time in the park. Good health is the first desire of every single person but there are things that helps to maintain the good health.

We all are aware that eating fabulous fruits and vital vegetables are very essential for a healthy diet but the question is how many of us are actually eating enough of this fruits and vegetables? If like most people you are not aware of the amount of fruits and vegetables you may eat on a daily basis to achieve the optimum results, the best approach will be to see your medical practitioner. Your medical practitioner can particularly take into account of your personal medical history and your current state of health.

In schools today the campaign is all about healthy diet, in the magazine, healthy diet has all the essential captions and in the television, the government has stepped up the gear on healthy diet campaign. The benefits are so many. Below are some of the benefits for you.

Benefit NO1: 
Most Fruits and vegetables contain certain antioxidants which can help to keep away or reduce the effects of some ailments and diseases. Vegetables that are said to be high in antioxidants and nutrients includes broccoli, asparagus, Brussels sprouts, beets, carrots, onions, cauliflower, red peppers, squash, tomatoes and garlic.

Benefit No2: 
Fabulous fruits and vital vegetables are an important part of a healthy diet because they contain vitamins, phytochemical and minerals that can protect your body from life threatening diseases like diabetes, cancers and heart diseases. Fruits that are high in antioxidants and nutrients include apples, blueberries, apricots, bananas, cherries, cantaloupe, oranges, kiwifruits, peaches and pink grapefruits.

Good Health is the key. You can look after yourself much better than anyone else can do for you. So start today and do not put it off any longer.

You will be doing yourself a favour.

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