Five health benefits of eating farm fresh vegetables & fruits

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Five Health Benefits of Eating Farm Fresh Vegetables & Fruits By Lou’s Farm Mart

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Five Health Benefits of Eating Farm Fresh Vegetables & Fruits

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Lou’s Farm Mart

• Whether you are obese, or a patient of hypertension, whether you are young or old, doctors would highly recommend to increase the intake of vegetables and fruits. Do you know why?

• Fruits and Vegetables, which are grown organically, promise health and wellbeing. Eating or including them in your diet is important to prevent diseases and health problems. At present, the intake of vegetables and fruits has significantly decreased and people, particularly youngsters, are more inclined towards fast food, fizzy drinks, meaty dishes and artificial flavors. Excessive consumption of such sugary and starchy foods, therefore, affects their health causing different weaknesses and health issues.

• Thus, if doctors and health experts suggest vegetables and fruits, there are several reasons behind it.

High Energy, Low Calories

Fruits and vegetables contain essential health improving

components such as fiber, vitamins, iron, etc. They give you a

lot of energy and keep the calories low, unlike other foods that

are high in calories and low on nutrition.

• One of the biggest advantages of eating vegetables and fruits is they are free of animal fats and artificial flavors and contain natural sugars that aren’t detrimental.

• So when doctors suggest fruits and vegetable to diabetics, there are natural flavors and healthy elements behind that.

• Also, they can be consumed in raw form, frozen form, and in the form of juices.

Preventing Diseases with Vegetables & Fruits

• It has been found that Vegetables and Fruits are very effective in lowering heart problems. That is why, there is a great emphasis on eating them. Green vegetables like cabbage, lettuce, spinach, broccoli, Brussels sprouts reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases like stroke and coronary heart disease.

• Citrus fruits like lemons, grapefruit and oranges are also good from health point of view.

• Furthermore, a diet that includes vegetables and fruits helps in lowering blood pressure too, which is considered to be one of the main causes of heart problems. In fact, they have proven to be as effective as medicines.

• Some fruits and vegetable are considered to be anti-cancer and effective in treating different types of cancers including lung cancer, stomach cancer, throat cancer, etc.

• The fiber component in fruits and vegetables triggers regular bowel movement and, thus, prevents constipation. Their intake is also effective in overcoming other gastric issues.

• Fruits and vegetables are also suggested for good skin and vision. Carrots, for instance, contain Vitamin A which is essential for eyes.

• There is a huge variety of fruits and vegetables, each offering different benefits. Their intake can protect you from various diseases, and in overcoming different health issues. Alter your eating habits and include the farm fresh fruits and vegetables in your diet. You will surely see a difference in your health.

Lou’s Farm Mart

Website: http://lousfarmmart.com

Address: 2450 Bristol Pike Bensalem, PA 19020

Phone: 215-639-9979

Fax: 215-639-9957