fruit & vegetable

fruit & vegetable

Preventive medicine A unit of food that is widely regarded as healthy, given its content of potassium, antioxidants, carotenoids, ellagic acid, flavonoids, and other as-yet unidentified substances. See Food pyramid.

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Patient discussion about fruit & vegetable.

Q. What and how much intake should I have 1. Vegetables, 2. Fruits and whole grain… I am 21 years old and would like to know that in order to get the required fiber per day what and how much intake should I have 1. Vegetables, 2. Fruits and whole grain…

A. actually men under 50 should have 38 grams a day of fiber. here is a nice article about fiber consuming and a list of foods that contain fiber and the amount of it:
http://www.mayoclinic.com/print/fiber/NU00033/METHOD=print

Q. Should I cut down on meat and eat more fruits and vegetables? what would i gain if i'll do so?

A. Meat is an important constitute of our nutrition, although not essential, and more important, depends on the type and amount. Generally, lean meat (e.g. chicken or turkey) is preferred over red meat, and the amount shouldn't be excessive.

Fruits and vegetables may supply you with vitamins; fluids and large low-calorie bulk of food that may help you keep ideal weight.

However, these are only general advices, and since nutrition is a vast subject, you may want to consult a professional (e.g. a dietitian).

You may read more here:
www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/nutrition.html

Q. My friend favors to eat an antioxidants pizza rich with fruits and vegetables. In what way it is good. I like to eat pastries and pizzas. I am a tailor so my work is sedentary as most of time I do work by sitting. During lunch hours I take pizzas and evenings I love to hang out for pastries in a café with my friends. This has become my way of life. My friend favors to eat an antioxidants pizza or any pizza rich with fruits and vegetables. He says its good but he was not able to explain the reasons. I want to know in what way it is good.

A. It is good in that he is getting a certain percentage of daily nutrition rather than just greasy pizza. But it would be better health wise without the pizza

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