Consumption of fruits and vegetables offers a great range of various health benefits. Fruits and vegetables are recommended daily diets for the human well-being. We derive so many thing and obtain numerous nutrients for healthy bodily existence. Below are few of the numerous health benefits derived from eating vegetables and fruits.
1. Nutrients
Fruits and vegetables provide human body with vitamins, minerals, water, pectin, bromelain, calories and many other nutritious substances. These are nutrients that are needed for the healthy growth and development of the body.
2. Improves the immune system and response
They contain folate which helps in building blood cells by encouraging erythropoiesis. These blood cells are majorly responsible for the immune function of the body. They help the body to fight off diseases and reduces the risks of developing infections. The body’s immune cells are better equipped to fight off foreign particles (pathogens) that are harmful to the body.
Any substance seen as a potential harm to the normal body functions are gotten rid (fight) off on invading the body before they even have the chance to affect body functions resulting in sicknesses and diseases. They also help prevent malnutrition.
3. Moisturizes and hydrates the skin
They are rich in water and help achieve smooth skin and nourishes the surface epithelium of the body. This prevents you from having acne, eczema, rashes and other skin diseases. They help hydrate the body and prevent unhealthy skin peel off or dryness. They also help hair growth and prevents hair loss or receding of hair lines.
4. Helps in improving digestive activities and prevents constipation
They contain dietary fibre which has been proven to provide the body with the required roughage that helps improve the normal functioning of the digestive system. It helps build the digestive system to its maximum working capacity and functioning.
Fruits and vegetables also help the body to attain efficient digestive activities, sufficient for preventing constipation, indigestion or unnecessary buildup of undigested food which can produce irritation and other side effects in the digestive (gastrointestinal) tract. Dietary fibres contained in fruits and vegetables also help reduce the level of cholesterol in the blood.
5. Improves cardiovascular health (maintenance of blood pressure)
Fruits and vegetables that are rich in potassium help improve the cardiovascular functions of the body. They help regulate the activities of the heart, preventing its under-performance (low blood pressure) or over performance (high blood pressure). The dietary fibres contained in them also help reduce the risks of developing heart diseases by lowering blood cholesterol levels and helping to maintain proper heart function.
6. Helps build strong bones
They are great source of calcium (especially vegetables) which helps in the healthy development of the bones. Building strong bones and joints helps prevent disease conditions such as Arthritis, rickets, osteoporosis etc.
So, don’t neglect your fruits and veggies!!!
