Fruits and vegetables

Fruits and vegetables contain important vitamin, minerals, and plant chemicals. They also contain fiber.

There are many varieties of fruits and vegetables, and there are many ways to prepare, cook, and serve them. techqueer

Eating a diet rich in fruits and vegetable can help protect you against cancer, diabetes, and heart disease.

Eat five types of vegetables and two types of fruits every day for good health.

Most Australians do not eat enough fruits and vegetables.

When buying and serving fruits and vegetables, look for variety to get the most nutrients and appeal.

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Vitamins and minerals in fruits and vegetables.

Fruits and vegetables for good health

Fruits and vegetables and protection against disease

Types of fruits

Types of vegetables

Vegetables

Fruits and vegetables colors.

Selection of fruits and vegetables.

Serving Fruit and Vegetable Suggestions for Your Family's Health

Preparation and cooking of fruits and vegetables.

Daily intake of fruits and vegetables.

Where to get help

Fruit and vegetable

Fruits and vegetable should be an important part of your daily diet. They are good by nature and contain vitamins and minerals that can help you stay healthy. They can also help protect against certain disease.

 

Most Australian will benefit from eating more fruits and vegetables as part of a balanced and regular diet and an active and healthy lifestyle. There are many varieties of fruits and vegetables, and there are many ways to prepare, cook, and serve them.

 

You should eats at least five serving of vegetables and two servings of fruit a day. Choose different colors and varieties.

One serving of vegetable is about 1 cup of raw vegetable salad or 1/2 cup of cooked vegetables.

A serving of fruit is about 1 medium piece, 2 small 1-cup canned pieces (no sugar added).

Vitamins and minerals in fruits and vegetable.

Fruits and vegetables contain many vitamins and mineral that are good for your health. These include vitamin A (beta-carotene), C and E, magnesium, zinc, phosphorus, and folate. Folic acid can lower blood level of homocysteine, a substance that can be a risk factor for coronary heart disease.

Fruits and vegetable for good healths

Fruits and vegetable are low in fat, salt, and sugar. They are a good sources of dietary fiber. As part of a regular, balanced diets and a healthy, active lifestyle, eating plenty of fruits and vegetables can help you:

Reduce obesity and maintain a healthy weight

Lower your cholesterol

Lower your blood pressure.

Fruits and vegetables and protection against disease

Vegetables and fruit contain phytochemical or plant chemicals. These biologically active substance can help protect you from certain diseases. Technical research shows that if you eat a lots of fruits and vegetables on a regular basis, you are less likely to:

Type 2 diabetes

Stroke

Heart (cardiovascular) disease: when fruits and vegetables are eaten as food, not as supplements.

Cancer: some forms of cancer, later in life

High blood pressure (hypertension).

Types of fruits

Fruit is the sweet, fleshy, and edible part of a plant. It usually contains seeds. The berries are usually eaten raw, although some diversities can be cooked. They originate in a wide variety of colors, shape, and flavor. Common types of fruit that are readily available include:

 

Apples and pears

Citrus fruits: oranges, grapefruits, tangerines and limes.

Stone fruits: nectarines, apricots, peaches and plums

Tropical and exotic: bananas and mangoes

Berries: strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, kiwis, and passion fruit

Melons: watermelons, watermelons and sweet melon

Tomatoe and avocado.

Types of vegetable

Vegetables are obtainable in many varieties and can be classified into organic groups or "families," including:

 

Green leaves: lettuce, spinach and silver beets.

Crucifers: cabbage, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, and broccoli

Marrow - pumpkin, cucumber and zucchini

Root - potato, sweet potato and yam

Edible plant stem - celery and asparagus

Allium - onion, garlic and shallot.

Legumes

Legumes or legumes contain particularly valuable nutrients. Legumes must be cooked before eating; This improves its nutritional quality and facilitates its consumption.

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