Nutrition... In the Know
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Only 1 out of 11 people eats the recommended serving of fruits and vegetables per day.
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Like “recommended daily intake” or RDI, the Dietary Guidelines apply to the diet that you consume over several days, not to single meals or foods.
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Plant foods like grains, vegetables, and fruits are a great source of fiber which is important for healthy digestion and can reduce the symptoms of chronic stomach problems, colon diseases, and may even lower the risk for heart disease and some cancers.
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Fruits and vegetables are naturally low in fat and provide many essential nutrients. They are also excellent sources of folic acid and antioxidants including vitamins A, C, E, B6 , beta carotene, and selenium. While fruit and vegetable creations can taste amazing, they also may help reduce the risk of cancer and certain other chronic diseases. For instance, folic acid is a B vitamin that reduces the risk of a serious type of birth defect. Also, diets low in sodium along with a good source of potassium, found in most juices and fruit, may help reduce the risk for both high blood pressure and stroke.
Yes... your body needs it! Because your body doesn't synthesize essential fatty acids, you need to get them from your diet. Fat provides energy, essential fatty acids, structural integrity of cells and membranes, insulation, and regulatory functions. Fat acts as a carrier for the fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E, and K, and as an aid to their absorption in the intestine. Even your internal organs need fats for insulation. Too much fat is a fact of life also, as it contributes to obesity, coronary heart disease, and other health problems. The American Heart Association recommends that you limit total fat to 30% of your total caloric intake.
The complex carbohydrates and other substances that are present in the cell walls of plant foods such as grains, fruits, and vegetables. Fiber promotes a healthy digestive system and helps improve the absorption of nutritious foods.
What's both complex... and simple? Carbs! Carbohydrates supply the majority of energy for your body to fuel your functions, your blood cells, even your brain. Simple and complex carbs provide healthy micronutrients for gastrointestinal integrity and digestion. The simple carbs, or sugars, are not only great for energy, but they are also a source of nutrients, antioxidants, phytochemicals, enzymes and other healthy substances for balanced nutrition.
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