What are the benefits of eating fruits and vegetables?
Introduction: In this article I will briefly discuss the benefits of eating fruits and vegetables so that we all can be motivated to include more fruits and vegetables in our diet. There are numerous benefits of eating fruits and vegetables. Vegetables and fruits provide our body with fiber, vitamins, minerals which the body needs for healthy functioning. Most vegetables consist largely of water, hence they are low in calories, are excellent sources of fiber, vitamin A and C, iron, calcium and potassium. Plant carbohydrates with low fats are good sources of energy for metabolism. Vegetables also have a good amount of protein as well. So you can see how nutritious it can be and we need to encourage our children to start eating more fruits and vegetables in their diet as habits formed during childhood can be quite strongly developed throughout the individual’s life. Fruits can be eaten as snacks in between meals like early morning, evening, mid-afternoon etc. It is said that a daily rout
