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Complete Diet With Fruits and Vegetables

Posted by Admin on Tuesday, March 02, 2010 - 05:28 AM

We all know we should eat fruit and vegetables as part of a healthy balanced diet, but we don't always know how much of each we should actually consume. And not all fruits and vegetables are equal in diet terms either.

When choosing your fresh produce always try to include dark green leafy vegetables like romaine lettuce, spinach, broccoli and kale. Don't overcook them nor cover them in fatty dressings.

Also go out of your way to find and consume dark orange and red vegetables such as carrots, sweet potatoes and the various types of squash. Have fun with this and select some that you haven't had before or search the Internet for new recipes featuring these products. Vegetables don't have to taste bad!

With fruit look for the freshest selections and try to eat the skins where you can. The skin contains many of the essential vitamins and minerals. Frozen fruit will also help you make up your recommended daily servings.

Try to limit your intake of fruits and vegetables that have been prepared with any added fats, salts or sugars. As well, try to steer clear of deep-fried vegetables like onion rings or deep-fried zucchini.

For the average person 7-10 servings of fruits and vegetables is the recommended target daily. Be sure to ask your doctor for your own guidelines to better suit your body, health and diet goals.