The ADA recommends five or more servings of fruits and
vegetables a day as part of a healthy diet. These plant
foods can do many things to boost good health,
including:
- Reduce the risk of some cancers
- Beat the signs of aging
- Improve memory
- Promote heart health
- Enhance the immune system
One way to incorporate fruits and veggies into your
diet is to have them as snacks. "If you can do one thing
[to improve your health], concentrate on getting fruits
and veggies," says Johnson. "They are low in calories
and high in nutrients."
She says baby carrots and cut-up produce make tasty,
convenient munchies. Other healthful snacks include
low-fat yogurt and nuts (in moderation).
The best time to snack is when you are hungry between
meals, says Johnson. But beware: Cravings could easily
be mistaken for hunger cues, especially for people who
are dieting.
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