Eat more fruits and vegetables

Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Whether you want to lose weight to wear a new dress or if you just want to shed a few ponds, eat more fruits and vegetables can help you achieve all of your purposes. The new dietary guidelines recommend that you eat five or more servings of fresh fruits and vegetables a day.

Numerous studies have associated a greater consumption of fruits and vegetables with a lower prevalence of overweight and obesity. The nutrients in fruits and vegetables, such as dietary fiber and antioxidants, are also associated with a lower risk of heart disease.

Although some people may try to receive the full nutritional value of vegetables and fruits by taking dietary supplements, research indicates that it's best to actually consume these gifts from the garden rather than bypass their innate goodness by simply swallowing pills. You can go to the grocery store any time and select a dozen different types of fruit.

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