Only 10% of adults in the United States eat two to three cups of vegetables daily. Only 12.3% eat the recommended one and a half to two cups of fruit.
Why is it important to eat vegetables and fruits
Fruits and vegetables contain a lot of water, fiber, vitamins, minerals and bioactive compounds, but they are low in fat;
They provide relatively little energy, so they help keep body weight under control.
Vegetables and fruits are rich in vitamin A, calcium, iron and folic acid, which keep children healthy, strengthen their immune system and protect them from disease both in childhood and later in life.
Fruits and vegetables normalize metabolic processes in the human body, promote more complete digestion of meat, fish and other products and increase the secretion of digestive juices and improve intestinal motility.
What vegetables and fruits are good for humans
Red vegetables, fruits and berries are red apples, watermelons, cherries, pomegranates, strawberries, raspberries, cranberries, tomatoes, beets, etc.
Green vegetables and fruits contain chlorophyll, magnesium, potassium and calcium, which improve the digestion process, strengthen the nerves and etc.
Such vegetables and fruits are also rich in vitamins A, B, C.
What happens if a person does not eat vegetables and fruits
If you exclude an adequate amount of vegetables and fruits from your diet, you may encounter a deficiency of vitamins, namely B vitamins and vitamin C.
You may also experience a deficiency of fiber, which is found mainly in vegetables and fruits.
