They are also a key part of weight management, and hold many key nutrients that keep the human body running efficiently.
Only 13 percent of Americans are eating the recommended amount of fruits and vegetables. What's your excuse?
I eat lots of fruits and veggies every day. Together with lean protein (chicken breast, fish or turkey white meat) they are part of all of my meals. I select fresh low-sugar fruits and fresh non-starchy vegetables.
Eating large amount of the right food is my key to success. Vegetables and fruits provide me with fiber, which in combination with lean proteins practically assures that I don’t feel any hunger.
Certain fruits like pineapple, watermelon and bananas are high in sugar, and they don't promote weight loss. I don’ t eat starchy vegetables - potatoes and corn, either.
We eat 20 percent fewer salads than we did twenty-five years ago.
ReplyDeleteSalads are not my cup of tea. I simply don't like eating vegetables.
ReplyDeleteThis is true for America big time. All other countries eat a good amount of vegetables and fruit. I have come to find that if we added one vegetable to every meal, even if it is frozen, we will be better off. Instead of a burger and fries, eat a burger with a salad. Instead of steak with mashed potatoes, eat steak with beans. We have to mix things up more.
ReplyDeleteIt can be so hard to incorporate enough fruits and veggies into your diet. That's why I love juices and smoothies to get in what you can't make time to eat. It's a great alternative and can be tasty, as well.
ReplyDeleteI don't like vegetables, but I eat them because I have to.
ReplyDeleteI am with you David. I never liked vegetables.
ReplyDeleteVegetables are the best diet pill because they have tons of nutrients, are low in calories and keep you feeling full.
ReplyDeleteA great way to get more fruits and vegetables is to go to the public market. It's affordable and you can get some delicious produce.
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