Top 5 reasons why we should eat Fresh Vegetables and Fruits

 

Eating Fresh Vegetables and Fruits could help you in the following ways:

1) Low in Calories : 

Fruits and Vegetables are naturally low in calories. If you're trying to lose weight or avoid weight gain, a diet rich in vegetables and fruits and low in saturated fats and sugar, combined with physical activity is the key. In fact, studies have shown that those who follow this regimen manage weight better, are less hungry, and have a better consumption of minerals and vitamins.

2) May Reduce Disease Risk :

Eating plenty of fruits and veggies may help reduce the risk of many diseases, high blood pressure, including heart disease and some cancers. There are many types of plant-based diets, but all emphasize certain foods associated with heart benefits, such as whole grains, fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts, and healthy oils like olive oil. The diets that have been most studied for their impact on heart health include the Mediterranean diet, the DASH diet, and the MIND diet. These diets are rich in fiber, vitamins, and minerals that help lower blood pressure and LDL (bad) cholesterol, reduce the risk of diabetes, and help maintain a healthy weight, all of which can lower your risk of heart disease.

3) Helps Your Skin Glow :

Researchers have found that fitting certain healthy foods into your daily routine can help fight back against your complexion woes by turning off inflammatory genes and providing your body with the proper tools to strengthen and build healthy tissues.

A study in the British Journal of Dermatology found participants who ate Cooked tomatoes, Carrot and Sweet potatoes.

4) Helps in Lactation :

According to some research, eating a wide variety of vegetables while lactating has huge benefits for the woman and baby. It may help breastfed babies to eat more fruits and vegetables when they get older, according to some research.

Some of the vegetable that help in lactation are as follows:

• Beet greens.

• Dandelion greens

• kale

• Parsley

4) Helps in Constipation :

Certain foods can help relieve constipation by adding bulk, softening the stool, decreasing gut transit time and increasing stool frequency.

Here are Some fruits that can help relieve constipation and keep you regular:

• Prunes
• Apples
• Pears
• Kiwifruit
• Figs
• Citrus Fruits
• Spinach and other Greens
• Artichoke and many more.

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