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A Harvest of Healthy Veggies
(08/29/10) In many parts of the United
States, the end of August signals the best time of year for locally
grown, fresh, delicious vegetables. You’ve heard it over and over:
eat more fruits and vegetables. But how many do you need? Check out
the
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s “calculator”
to determine how many cups you need per day based on your age and
gender.
Fruits and vegetables are great sources
of essential vitamins, minerals and fiber that may help protect
against chronic diseases. Individuals who consume generous amounts
of fruits and vegetables as part of their healthy diet are likely to
have reduced risk of such diseases as stroke and perhaps other
cardiovascular diseases, and certain cancers. Take advantage of the
CDC’s
chart to see which nutrients contribute to your good health and
which fruits and vegetables are good sources of these nutrients.
Take action. Hit those roadside
stands for broccoli, corn, tomatoes, cucumbers. Never had turnips?
Now is a great time to try them! Expand your menus—and improve your
health—by filling your basket with more and more of August’s
variety of veggies. |
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