A study by the University of London (UK) suggests that eating 800g of vegetables (10 servings) a day - twice the amount recommended by WHO - will protect health from disease and prolong life
Meanwhile, Vietnamese people only eat vegetables on average 170 - 200g / day, while the amount of meat absorbed is increasing. This means that we are eating too little vegetables, although everyone knows that a diet high in vegetables is always considered good for health.
Here are the health benefits of eating daily green vegetables that you should know:
- Weight loss
- Good for bones
- Reduce cravings for fast food
- Digestive system works better
- Eliminate toxins
- Sleep better
- Prevent cancer
- Reduce the risk of diabetes
- Prevention of heart disease
- Improve vision
Scientists emphasize that you need to eat a variety of 5 colors of vegetables and fruits to allow your body to absorb essential vitamins and minerals. Accordingly, each color of fruits and vegetables carries a different message about the specific nutritional value.
- Red food helps support cell, prostate, blood vessels and DNA protection
- Yellow and orange foods are good for the immune system, cardiovascular health, vision, growth and development, cell protection, and support to maintain skin moisture
- Green foods support lung and visual health, bone and dental health, support cell interaction and maintain healthy cell growth
- Green and purple foods support cardiovascular, brain and bone health, anti-oxidation
- White foods support enzyme function, maintain bone metabolism, help protect arteries
If it is not possible to ensure a sufficient intake of fresh fruits and vegetables with the recommended amount and color, you can substitute with functional foods derived from completely natural plant freeze-dried powders, grown and harvested on recognized organic farms.
