{"id":15245,"date":"2021-07-07T19:55:21","date_gmt":"2021-07-07T17:55:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ilovefruitandvegfromeurope.com\/fresh-fruit-and-vegetables-food-forhealth\/"},"modified":"2022-04-12T11:06:36","modified_gmt":"2022-04-12T09:06:36","slug":"fresh-fruit-and-vegetables-food-forhealth","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ilovefruitandvegfromeurope.com\/en_gb\/fresh-fruit-and-vegetables-food-forhealth\/","title":{"rendered":"Fresh fruit and vegetables: food for health"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Eating fruit and vegetables is one of the best things we can do for our <strong>health<\/strong>, as well for our enjoyment of life. A diet rich in fruit and vegetables contributes to <em>well-being<\/em>, and helps <em>prevent and combat numerous diseases and conditions<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The beneficial effects of eating abundant fruits and vegetables include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><em>reduce<\/em> the risk of cardiovascular disease<\/li><li><em>protect<\/em> against degenerative diseases of the kidneys and lungs<\/li><li><em>contribute<\/em> to the prevention of diabetes and cancer<\/li><li><em>help<\/em> maintain good digestion<\/li><li><em>promote<\/em> weight loss, through fibre and satiety<\/li><li><em>improve<\/em> the appearance of the skin and hair.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Fruits and vegetables <strong>contain abundant water<\/strong>, to keep you hydrated; they are <strong>rich in proteins<\/strong> (depending on which fruit or vegetable) which help building tissue and their carbohydrates help <strong>generate energy<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Their wide array of <em>vitamins, minerals and fibres<\/em> help regulate the body\u2019s metabolism. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, for maximum benefit, they should be <strong>eaten fresh<\/strong>: left in the fridge for too long, they lose some of their vital vitamins and nutrients.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Among the most important vitamins found in fruits and vegetables are <strong>vitamin C<\/strong>, an antioxidant which protects human cells from the effects of free radicals, and <strong>vitamin A<\/strong>, a carotenoid that provides protection against environmental factors, such as smoke and air pollution. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The minerals present in fruits and vegetables are: <em>iron, potassium, magnesium, calcium, phosphorus, copper, iodine, sodium and zinc<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"572\" src=\"https:\/\/ilovefruitandvegfromeurope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/My-Post-4-1024x572.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-213\" 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and vegetables a day<\/em>, the amount should be increased in the winter, when it\u2019s much more difficult to eat enough fresh fruit and vegetables.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many fruits and vegetables are particularly high in <strong>antioxidants<\/strong> whose function is to effectively fight free radicals so that they do not damage our cells. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These include apples, strawberries, apricots, kiwi, figs, pears, carrots, cabbage, beetroot, fennel, radishes, spinach, lettuce, aubergine, broccoli, courgettes and peppers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An easy, good way to get a wide array of antioxidants from fruits and vegetables is to simply eat the rainbow: include different colours of vegetables every day, or at least 3-4 times a week. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each colour corresponds to particular micronutrients and protective substances such as vitamins C, A, E, minerals such as zinc, selenium and many others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Red <\/strong>indicates the presence of lycopene and anthocyanins, which help the natural protection of cells from free radicals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Yellow \/ orange<\/strong> is a source of carotenoids and flavonoids that help protect eyesight, can prevent cellular ageing and strengthen the immune response.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Green<\/strong> indicates the presence of chlorophyll, magnesium, folic acid, carotenoids and polyphenols which help strengthen blood vessels, bones, teeth and can improve the functionality of the nervous system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Purple \/ blue<\/strong> indicates the presence of anthocyanins, potassium and magnesium which can fight capillary fragility and prevent atherosclerosis, helping to improve memory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>White<\/strong> assures a supply of quercetin, sulphur compounds, flavonoids, potassium and selenium that can regulate cholesterol levels and maintain blood fluidity as well as have beneficial effects on bone tissue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Vegetables are rich in <em>fibre<\/em>, especially their 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