It is a fact that all living things need food to survive. Though we certainly need food to carry out normal body functions, not all foods in the market are healthy. Many actually pose a threat to safe and efficient performance of our body. Others usually good in moderation, have disastrous effect when taken in excess. Eating the right amount of the right things reduces our risks for life-threatening conditions, including heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. You can eat more greens to ensure that you and your family stay healthy.
We all know that fruits and vegetables should be part of our diet – and not just one small serving of each group, but a few serving of both throughout the day. These plant foods are sources of important micro minerals that help regulates body processes. Otherwise we shall all depend on vitamin and minerals supplements, which of course may sometimes be less cost-efficient. Taking at least 3 serving of fruit a day, two of which are rich sources of vitamin C. A serving of fruit can be any of the following: one small apple, ¾ banana, 10 grapes, two small guavas, and one slice of mango or melon.
For vegetables, eat lots of the green leafy ones but take those with seeds moderately. Certain vegetables, such as tomatoes and okra, are said to be high in uric acid. Too much of them may cause you to develop gout or arthritis.
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