Eat more fruits and vegetables

    
Colour and texture. Fruits and veggies add colour, texture … and appeal … to your plate.

Convenience. Fruits and veggies are nutritious in any form — fresh, frozen, canned, dried and 100 per cent juice, so they’re ready when you are!

Fiber. Fruits and veggies provide fibre that helps fill you up and keeps your digestive system happy.

Low in calories. Fruits and veggies are naturally low in calories.

May reduce disease risk. Eating plenty of fruits and veggies may help reduce the risk of many diseases, including heart disease, high blood pressure, and some cancers.

Vitamins and minerals. Fruits and veggies are rich in vitamins and minerals that help you feel healthy and energised.

Variety. Fruits and veggies are available in an almost infinite variety…there’s always something new to try!

Quick, natural snack. Fruits and veggies are nature’s treat and easy to grab for a snack. Fun to eat! Some crunch, some squirt, some you peel … some you don’t, and some grow right in your own backyard!

Fruits and veggies are nutritious and delicious!

• Fruits and vegetables are good for your health. They are packed with vitamins and minerals as well as antioxidants, which help to eliminate harmful free radicals called oxidants that result from the oxidation process. Free radicals are believed to contribute to a host of health problems, including heart disease, diabetes and cancer. Antioxidants also may help to boost the immune system.

• Eating more fruits and vegetables will make you a good role model for your kids. You will have more credibility when you tell them to have an apple not a cookie as an afternoon snack if you have an apple in your hand.

• There is something for everyone in the world of fruits and vegetables so arguing that you “don’t like them” doesn’t cut it. The variety of fruits and vegetables on grocery store shelves today is astounding, so you are sure to find some that you enjoy.

•         They can help you stick to a weight-loss or weight-maintenance diet, since they are filling and, in many instances, have surprisingly few calories.



Source: fruitsandveggiesmorematters.org