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// Why People Should Eat More Fruits and Vegetables // By Dong An Sometimes, it can be easy and tempting to grab a bag of chips or a chocolate bar when you are craving a snack. But why not grab a nice delicious banana or a bag of crunchy carrots instead? Fruits and vegetables can be just as delicious and satisfying as any other snack, and your health will definitely benefit from eating them. The U.S. government’s Dietary Guidelines recommends 5 to 9 servings of fruits and vegetables per day. A serving is around a medium-sized fruit or a 125 ml of 100% fruit juice. 5-9 servings may sound hard, but it’s actually quite easy and it will definitely be worth the effort. Fruits and vegetables are full of vitamins and minerals that are great for your body. Professional studies have shown that people who have consumed at least 5 servings of fruits and vegetables daily were at more than 30% lower risk of getting stroke compared to people who didn’t eat enough fruits and vegetables. Also, more than 20 other studies done by nutritionists and doctors have shown that people who eat 5 servings of fruits and vegetables a day are less likely to develop heart diseases, diabetes, cancer, etc. So if you don’t want to get breast cancer or other sorts of diseases, eat more fruits and vegetables!

Nowadays, many people are starting to care more about their body weight. Eating fruits and vegetables can help you maintain a healthy weight because to lose weight, you must eat fewer calories than your body uses, and fruits and vegetables are naturally low in calories and fat. So if you want to lose weight in a healthy fashion, just eat fruits and vegetables instead of alternatives and your weight will drop! As they say with losing weight through fruits and vegetables, it’s not a diet, it’s a lifestyle!

If you are an athlete, than it’s even more important to eat lots of fruits and vegetables! Fruits and vegetables contain valuable nutrients called phytochemicals which help prevent diseases like cancer and stroke; athletes can be at higher risks of these diseases because of oxidation. When you are taking a run and your breathing heavily, some of the additional oxygen is changed into nasty free radicals that can harm your body. Fruits and vegetables can also improve your fitness level since they are low in fat, salt, and sugar. So if you want to become a pro athlete like LeBron James or Yao Ming, then from now on, eat 5 to 9 servings of fruits and vegetables per day! In conclusion, starting today, all of you guys should start eating 5 to 9 servings of fruits and vegetables per day. It doesn’t matter if you are an athlete or just someone who wants a healthy body, fruits and vegetables are great for everyone. Next time you come back from school, open your fridge and grab an apple instead of a candy bar and remember: 5 to 9 a day keeps the doctor away!