Eat a Rainbow of Fruits and Veggies

Healthy eating habits are key to keeping your heart happy. According to the American Heart Association, in order to help make sure you are eating well, you should try to incorporate a rainbow of fruits and vegetables into your daily diet.

We all have been told that fruits and vegetables are very good for us, but we might not know exactly why. Here are a few of the many reasons that eating a rainbow of fruits and vegetables is very important.

Firstly, fruits and vegetable have a very high nutritional value. Eating fruits and vegetables can help provide you with vitamins, minerals, protein, calcium and many other benefits. Adding lots of fruits and vegetables can give you all the beneficial nutrients that you need.

As well as being full of nutrients, fruits and vegetables are lacking a lot of the bad ingredients that we typically try to avoid. They contain no trans-fat and very low saturated

fat and very little, if any, sodium. Although they do contain natural sugars, these sugars do not have the same negative effect on your health as added and artificial sugars, especially if you eat the entire fruit (not just the juice).

Fruits and veggies also are helpful with weight management. They are very low in calories and contain lots of water and fiber. So, they fill you up fast, without an overload of calories and fats. Instead of binging high calorie and fatty foods, get more for less with fruits and vegetables.

Another good quality of fruits and vegetables is their versatility. Whether your fruits and vegetables are frozen, canned, juiced, dried or fresh, they are still full of nutrients. Fruits and vegetables can be eaten raw, cooked, fried or blended, they can be eaten mixed into a dish or by themselves, and still have the same positive effect on your body and health. They are also very affordable. There is an idea that healthier foods are more expensive but, when it comes to raw fruits and vegetables, they are one of the most convenient, affordable foods.

Finally, fruits and vegetables can help lower the risk of many serious illness and chronic health conditions. Incorporating more fruits in your diet can help prevent conditions like, heart disease, diabetes, stroke, obesity and many more. Not only are they delicious and nutritious but fruits and vegetables can help you lead a happy and healthier life.

Take your health into your own hands, eat a rainbow of fruits and vegetables and enjoy the many benefits.