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How To Eat Fruits And Vegetables?

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Fruits and vegetables contain many essential nutrients for health. They also have few calories, plenty of fiber, and plant sterols that have been proven effective against heart disease. The National Institute of Health has published studies on why fruit and vegetable consumption is low, with cost ranking highest among reasons. Additionally, many people are unsure of how to incorporate fruits and vegetables into their busy lifestyle. But including fruits and vegetables in your diet is not as difficult as it may seem. There are ways to eat more fruits and vegetables daily starting with knowing how to shop to finding to creative ways to incorporate into each meal.

Think ahead to eating more fruits and vegetables and less junk food, and buy your foods accordingly. Purchase fresh when it fits your budget and timing. Fresh fruits and vegetables can be more expensive but are worth the money in nutrition and flavor. Usually, they can be eaten raw or cooked. Sometimes there is not a substitute for fresh. Fresh fruits and vegetables should be consumed in the week you purchase them to avoid rot or lessening nutritional value. Antioxidant content begins to degrade immediately after harvest as do some vitamins, so the closer to harvest you eat them the more nutrition you will obtain.
Purchase frozen fruits and vegetables for convenience or when fresh are not in season. Frozen vegetables are frozen quickly after harvest and maintain many nutrients. They are easy to cook and can be stored for long periods of time. They are also very affordable and readily available. Frozen fruit is also a good option. It can be defrosted overnight and eaten without cooking, but the texture will have changed because of the freezing process. It is best to use frozen fruit for desserts or to cook with.
Purchase canned to stock your pantry and for cooking. Canned vegetables are great for making soups and casseroles. They are also convenient. Canned vegetables may have lost some nutrients during the high heat cooking process, but they still contain a fair amount. Having canned fruits and vegetables on hand helps with having a fruit or vegetable at every meal. When purchasing canned fruit be sure to read the label. Many canned fruits are packed in syrup, which adds extra sugar and calories. Try purchasing canned fruit in juice or water instead. Canned fruit is great for all ages because it is typically softer and comes pre-portioned.


 

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