Reduce The Risk of Several Chronic Diseases

Today's article about veggies.

Sufficient evidence has been accumulated to show that consumption of fruit and vegetables reduces the risk of several chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease, hypertension, cancer, diabetes and obesity.

Fruits and vegetables contribute to cardiovascular (heart) health through a variety of phytochemicals (antioxidants, bioflavonoids), folic acid, potassium and fiber they contain.

The World Health Organization considers that the evidence for fruits and vegetables as convincing to reduce the risk of developing cardiovascular disease (CVD).

You should take 400 to 500 grams of fruit and vegetables per day to reduce the risk of coronary heart disease, stroke and hypertension.

The results of large community studies have indicated that the scale of a diet rich in fruits and vegetables, combined with the intake of magnesium and fiber can reduce blood pressure levels.

One of the most important results of recent research in nutrition is a diet rich in fruits and vegetables protects against cancer.

There are many mechanisms by which fruits and vegetables are protective. Studies have shown that phytochemicals can prevent and stop cancer growth.

Some phytochemicals protect the body by preventing carcinogens (cancer-causing substances) from becoming active. Other phytochemicals interfere with the cancer cell formation process.

Several other studies have indicated that increased consumption of fruits and vegetables may reduce the risk of progression of impaired glucose tolerance to type 2 diabetes. The protective effect from fruits and vegetables against diabetes is usually observed in the presence of dietary fibre, especially with whole grains.

A significant inverse association between fruit or vegetable consumption and weight gain has also been reported, i.e. greater fruit and veggie consumption is associated with lower weight gain.

The mechanism for this association is uncertain. It may be because dietary fibre induces greater satiety, and thereby reduces food intake.