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Thursday, May 3, 2012

Benefits of Fruits & Vegetables for Human Health

In the menu of dishes that we eat everyday we often consume vegetables or fruits. Vegetables and fruits that we consume daily is very important and has many benefits because it contains various vitamins and minerals that are in need of the body. Substances contained in vegetables and fruits is very important for human health and to have efficacy for the prevention and treatment of disease.


Vitamins and minerals: The fruits and vegetables contain many vitamins and minerals and is very good for human health. Such as vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin E, a substance magnesium, zinc, phosphorus and folate. In one study suggests that folic acid contained in fruit or vegetables can reduce blood levels of homocysteine​​, which is a type of substance that could be a risk factor for coronary heart disease.

Benefits of Fruits and Vegetables for Health
On the types of fruits and vegetables that have a low content of fat, salt and sugar and is able to provide a good source of dietary fiber. If a diet program was run, very well consume fruits and vegetables. On vegetables and fruits contain phytochemicals banayk, or 'plant chemicals', the active substance and can help protect the body against various diseases. In a scientific study to show an irregular frequently consume fruits and vegetables, will mengurandi risk of disease such as diabetes, stroke, cancer, up to high blood pressure (hypertension).

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