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Vegetables and Fruits: Rich Sources of Vitamins, Minerals and Anti-oxidants

Posted on February 6, 2010 by News Health

Fruits and vegetables are very healthy and necessary food as they are not very caloric but they are rich in vitamins, minerals, fiber and various protective plant compounds. They are a main part of a healthy diet because they are great nutrients.
Fruits and vegetables should be part of every meal and should be preferred to other foods. We should eat a minimum of five portions every day. Fruits and vegetables contain antioxidants and other ingredients which protect against the development of some cancer types and other medical conditions.
Greens: Vegetables with green leaves are rich in calcium, magnesium, iron, potassium, zinc, Vitamins A, C, E and K. They make the blood and respiratory systems stronger. There are many different greens that can be used in your daily diet regime.
Sweet Vegetables: They are usually used to make your meals sweeter in a natural way and to reduce your desire for other sweets. Sweet vegetables include corn, carrots, beets, sweet potatoes, winter squash, onions, etc.
Fruit: They are also an important part of the healthy diet as they provide the body with natural sugars, fiber, vitamins and antioxidants. You can choose from many different fruits: fresh or frozen. Some fruits help the body fight against cancer (berries), other provide fiber (apples), and some are rich in vitamin C (oranges, mangoes).
Choose the brights: Brighter fruits and vegetables contain more vitamins, minerals and antioxidants.

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