Start the year on the right foot: add 10 fruits and vegetables per day to your diet for optimal health
By Krizia
You hear constantly: North Americans need to eat more fruits and vegetables; teens are eating less fruits and vegetables than at any other time in history; heart disease is at its highest levels, etc…
Why do you really need all those fruits anyway? Fruits and veggies are plentiful sources of vitamins and minerals (and water), but, more importantly, they are phytonutrient powerhouses. Phytonutrient rich foods offer essential antioxidant and detoxifying benefits to you. Because your body can easily digest fruits and veggies, you’re better able to assimilate those vitamins and minerals. The easier you are able to assimilate those vitamins and minerals, the quicker they will benefit your skin and add a boost to your anti-aging skincare regime.
So I wondered what 10 servings of fruits & veggies per day would look like:
Breakfast: 1 orange, 1 pear, 1 banana
Morning snack: ½ a small avocado
Lunch: 1 small salad, 1 carrot, 1 small tomato
Afternoon snack: 1 apple
Dinner: 1 roasted beet, 1 sweet potato
If you’ve noticed, I’ve not even added carbs or protein and I’m already tired at the thought of all that chewing.
So what’s the easiest and simplest way of introducing 10 servings of fruits and veggies in a day? Juicing!
Juicing doesn’t have to be complicated at all. I personally get my fruits ready the night before and in the morning I simply need to set up my machine and start juicing. It takes only five minutes to wash my juicer and I’m done. Two-and-half glasses of juice (about 1 litre) every morning and I’ve taken care of most of my 10 servings of fruits & veggies before starting my day!
Juicing is not only excellent for your overall health, but the nutrients and water content from the fruits and vegetables help you maintain a healthy complexion!
Note: Before including juicing to your lifestyle, it’s recommended that you consult your doctor or health expert.
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January 3rd, 2008 at 9:21 am
You may want to take a look at a new book, “The ABC’s of Fruits & Vegetables and Beyond”. Educators, parents (and grandparents for that matter) will be very interested in the book, as it helps mold kid’s attitudes toward these important foods from the day they start learning the alphabet. Out only six months, it has already been bought in bulk by a number of educational organizations and recommended by leading nutritionists. From best selling food writer David Goldbeck and Jim Hensen writer Steve Charney. More at HealthyHighways.com
January 5th, 2008 at 7:56 pm
Thanks Scott for the suggestion…I’ll have to look it up!!!