Diet: What fruits and vegetables should you eat to improve your nutrition and lose weight? – People – Culture

Harvard University, on its health page, recommends that a healthy diet includes eating a variety of fruits and vegetables. However, it is clear that no amount of food is enough to provide the body with all the nutrients it needs. For this reason, you should plan a healthy eating plan that includes everything you need.

What fruits should you eat to improve your nutrition?

According to the academy, consuming fruits and vegetables can lower blood pressure, reduce the risk of heart disease, prevent certain types of cancer and have a positive effect on blood sugar levels.

For its part, the World Health Organization defines these products as an important component of a healthy diet.

(Read more: Four foods you should eat daily to stay in good health.)

Expert Belen Acero, pharmacist and nutritionist, owner of Farmacia Avenida de América, explains why these products should not be skipped when it comes to losing weight.

“Fruits are rich in vitamins and minerals, They have high water contentAnd, in addition, as we already mentioned, they contain fiber, which also helps us regulate intestinal transit and avoid constipation,” the expert explained on her social networks.

The United States University shares some of the fruits you can’t miss when it comes to wanting to lose weight. Below is the list:

The Mayo Clinic explains that apples, high on the list, are a good source of fiber and contain vitamin C, an antioxidant that protects the body’s cells. In fact, due to its high water content, it hydrates the body and reduces hunger.

(Next: Three healthy breakfasts to start the day).

What vegetables will help you eat healthy and lose weight?

According to Harvard, vegetables have several benefits. For example, eating leafy greens such as lettuce, spinach, and chard is strongly associated with preventing the risk of cardiovascular disease.

Cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, bok choy and cabbage also contribute to human health.

(Interesting: Nuts: Find out the top five healthiest nuts, according to experts).

“When it comes to vegetables, they are effective in weight loss diets for several reasons. They are usually low in calories and at the same time very rich in nutrients.such as essential vitamins and minerals for our daily lives,” says nutritionist Belén Acero.

The university shares a list of some of these foods that contain various vitamins and nutrients that can help you lose weight.

Remember that a balanced diet is a diet that includes all food groups. That is, milk and its derivatives, meat, eggs, fish, legumes, fruits and vegetables. As well as cereals and fats.

Eating just one may have counterproductive effects on your health. Also, if you want to lose weight, always consult a health professional about possible meal plans.

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