Community Health Care

Everyone knows that fruits and vegetables have many beneficial properties for our health. But now a scientific study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition showed that regular intake of fruits and vegetables reduces the risk of death by 30%.

The Catalan Institute of Oncology (ICO) was the body that carried out the research and, ultimately, the world’s population recommends consumption of a pound of fruits and vegetables a day, this equates to three pieces of fruit and two plates vegetables daily.

It was observed that adolescents who drank little fruit, vitamin C and E and omega 3 fatty acids had poorer lung function and increased risk of symptoms of chronic bronchitis, asthma and respiratory noises. This trend was even greater in students who, in addition to eating a diet low in these foods, also smoked.

In addition, experts were in charge of the investigation highlighted the importance of tomatoes, cucumbers and peppers in the fight against diseases through its contribution of antioxidants.

In fact recommended 9 or more servings of fruits and vegetables a day, as they are an excellent source of vitamins, minerals, fiber, low glycemic carbohydrates and phytonutrients.

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