Eating Better For Your Health

By Francine Summerstone

The FDA has recommended certain dietary guidelines for optimum health. They say that we all need to be eating at least 4 to 5 servings of vegetables each day and 3 to 4 servings of fresh fruit.

Let's take a look at some of the benefits from eating enough fruits and vegetables. The first thing you'll notice is the large amount of fiber you'll be getting from your fruits and veggies. In addition to keeping you regular, fiber can also help you feel full more quickly so you will feel the desire to eat less. This is a great way to lose some weight without drugs or pills.

Fruits and vegetables are also full of nutrients. They contain vitamins and minerals that your body needs to run properly. They also contain a ton of antioxidants that can prevent cancer and some can even halt cancer cell growth. Vegetables such as broccoli and fruits like pomegranate have been shown to shrink and kill tumor cells.

Fruits and vegetables are also easier for your body to digest than packaged junk food so your body can get more energy from them. Eating natural foods will increase your energy levels and get rid of the sluggish feeling may people suffer from.

If you have a craving for a sweet snack but don't like the crash you feel afterward, fruit is your answer. Since fruit contains natural, non-processed sugars, your body handles it differently and doesn't dump a huge amount of sugar right into your bloodstream. Instead you feel a constant surge of energy that lasts for hours with no crash when it's gone.

There are many health problems that can be solved by eating more fruits and vegetables. IBS, constipation, and other GI tract issues can be helped or made better by the simple addition of more fruits and vegetables in your diet. - 17269

About the Author:

Francine Summerstone writes about health and benefits of fresh juice at her Jack Lalanne Power Juicer blog.