5. EAT MORE FRUITS
Fruits
are a plethora of vitamins and minerals and for their role in
preventing vitamin C and vitamin A deficiencies. People who eat fruit as part
of an overall healthy diet generally have a reduced risk of chronic diseases.
Taking in synthetic supplements are not the same as consuming the foods direct
from nature. USDA's MyPlate encourages making half your plate fruits and
vegetables for healthy eating.
Fruit
are important sources of many nutrients, including potassium, fiber, vitamin C
and folate (folic acid). Try incorporating blueberries, citrus fruit, cranberriesor strawberries which contain phytochemicals that are
being studied for added health benefits.
The
nutrients in fruit are vital for health and maintenance of your body. The
potassium in fruit can reduce your risk of heart disease and stroke. Potassium
may also reduce the risk of developing kidney stones and help to decrease bone
loss as you age.
Folate
(folic acid) helps the body form red blood cells. Women of childbearing age who
may become pregnant and those in the first trimester of pregnancy need adequate
folate. Folate helps prevent neural tube birth defects, such as spina bifida.



































