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The benefits of fruits and vegetables

Experts advise us eat at least 5 servings fruit and vegetables every day (400 g). But this recommendation is a minimum: it is better to eat more (around 700-800 g) to take advantage of their strengths in preventing cardiovascular diseases and cancers .
Similarly, move advantage reduces cardiovascular risks in adults.

And parsley is a serving?

In France, by a serving of vegetables means rather "flat" vegetable, that is to say, an input (70 to 100 g), or a side dish (150 to 200 g) , or a plate of soup (250 to 300 ml). The usual servings of fruits are around 150 g (between 120 and 200 g), the equivalent of an apple or a pear. These are the "parts" usually served in communities. The addition of fresh herbs like chives or parsley, is not insignificant. Particularly concentrated in essential micronutrients, they contribute, consumed day after day, to protect the body.

The benefits are they proven?

Studies show that people who eat enough fruits and vegetables are less frequently affected cardiovascular disease, cancer, obesity and diabetes. This protective effect is explained by the action of several components of fruits and vegetables: fiber, vitamins, micronutrients, antioxidants, polyphenols ... Fill up on health!
Few calorie, they also balance our overall daily diet without overload or deficiency. Associated with a sport, it is the form provided!
Each fruit, each vegetable has its own special nutrition: the orange is for example known for its high vitamin C while Cabbage is known for its high sulfur substances
... Every part of plants, such roots (carrots, turnips, beets, radishes ...), leaves (cabbage, spinach, salads ...) or fruit (apple, tomato ...) has complementary elements. So it is diversifying its consumption and combining different fruits and vegetables that derives the maximum benefit.

And for a change?

To increase the variety, just be creative:

• By combining different fruits or vegetables in a single dish: salads, soups, mixed vegetables, fresh fruit salad, assorted fresh fruit cocktails,
• By focusing on fruits and vegetables in season to enjoy their full maturity,
• not forget to use herbs, garlic, onion, shallot, chives, parsley ... to complement contributions while noting taste and color.

Source: http://www.marais.fr/fruits-legumes/nutrition-sante/les-bienfaits-des-fruits-et-legumes