Why we need fruits and vegetables

 

Why do we need to eat fruits and vegetables?

We all know that fruits and vegetables are an important part of our diet, yet most people continue to struggle when it comes to getting the five servings of fruits and five servings of vegetables each day recommended by The National Cancer Institute and The USDA. One need only look at the typical lunch menu offered at our public schools to see we as a nation have a long way to go to reach this goal.

Are you eating enough?

 

Will fruits and vegetables improve my health?

If you eat just one more serving of fruit and one more serving of vegetables each day (this is probably double what you are eating now) it is guaranteed that your health will improve. The power of fresh organic sources (not canned or frozen) should not be underestimated. You will feel better. You will have more energy, less fatigue, fewer allergies and fewer headaches. Fresh fruits and vegetables provide water, fiber, and essential nutrients for many different functions in the body. Most importantly, fruits and veggies are the only source of antioxidants wich are the cell protecting, anti aging, immune boosting enzymes that are are lacking in so many of our diets.(more on antioxidants)

 

Phytonutrients

Vegetables provide the wide range of vitamins, minerals, fiber, and phytochemicals your body needs to maintain good health. These phytochemicals are also known as phytonutrients. The benefits of getting these phytonutrients into our bodies include:

- Lower risk of cancer

- Healthy memory function

- Healthy urinary tract

- Healthy aging

- Healthy vision

- Healthy heart

- Healthy cholesterol levels

- Healthy immune system

- Strong bones and teeth

 

Colors Of Health

It’s all about color – blue/purple, green, white, yellow/orange, and red – and the power of colorful fruits and vegetables to promote good health. So when you're shopping, planning your meals or dining out, think color.

 

Blue/purple - Beat the Effects of Aging

Blue/purple fruits and vegetables contain varying amounts of health-promoting phytochemicals such as anthocyanins and phenolics, currently being studied for their antioxidant and anti-aging benefits.

 

Go Green. Go Healthy

Green fruits and vegetables contain varying amounts of potent phytochemicals such as lutein and indoles, which interest researchers because of their potential antioxidant, health-promoting benefits.

 

White for Wellness

White, tan, and brown fruits and vegetables contain varying amounts of phytochemicals of interest to scientists. These include allicin, found in the onion family.

 

Yellow/orange - Powerful Antioxidants

Orange and yellow fruits and vegetables contain varying amounts of antioxidants such as vitamin C as well as carotenoids and bioflavonoids, two classes of phytochemicals that scientists are studying for their health-promoting potential.

 

Red-hot and Healthy

The specific phytochemicals in the red group being studied for their health-promoting properties include lycopene and anthocyanins, found in the pepper family.

 

Phytonutrition and Antioxidants made easy...

NanoGreens...One Scoop = 10 Servings of Fruits and Vegetables
with all the colors of health...

 

Easy to mix, easy to drink...Tastes Great!