7 habits that strengthen your immune system:
Eat 5+ servings of FRUITS and vegetables EVERY day
Why is this important?
Fresh fruits and vegetables are the ultimate fuel for your body. They are high in nutrients and fiber and low in calories. Just like your car needs the right grade of gasoline to function properly, our bodies are the same. If you use poor quality gasoline in your car, it will ultimately breakdown. Without a diet containing plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables, ultimately our bodies will also break down. A diet lacking vegetables is directly correlated with many chronic diseases and cancers.
Eating fruits and especially vegetables will help maintain a healthy weight:
Because of their high nutrient and high fiber content, consuming a lot of vegetables helps prevent overeating and helps maintain a healthy weight.
Still not convinced why you should eat fruits and vegetables with every meal?
Watch one or both of the following Ted Talks:
William Li’s Ted talk: Can we eat to starve cancer?
Jamie Oliver’s Ted talk: Food revolutionaries
Getting your 5+ servings of fruits and vegetables in is not always easy.
If you experience difficulties with your daily routine, study the additional resources below.
BOTTOM LINE: EXPLORE NEW WAYS TO EAT MORE FRUITS AND VEGETABLES
Additional helpful resources:
Vegetables and Fruits, The Nutrition Source, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Food rules, Michael Pollan, How to eat, Mark Bittman & David Katz, MD
