- Fruits and vegetables are very important to everyone, especially to those not yet born.
- Women of reproductive age should be sure to consume plenty of foods rich in folic acid because folic acid is important in preventing many birth defects, such as spina bifida.
- Folic acid is important to the proper development of the baby, it is important that the mother’s body contains plenty of folic acid, even before she knows she is pregnant.
- Good sources of dietary folic acid include vegetables like Brussels sprouts, broccoli, and spinach and citrus fruits like oranges.
- Fruits and vegetables are important sources of dietary fiber in addition to being great sources of vitamins, minerals and trace elements.
- Proper levels of fiber are important in the prevention of heart disease and even some types of cancer.
- Fruits and vegetables are usually low in calories, while at the same time they are very high in nutritional values.
- Low fat, high nutrition, low calorie foods is hard to find, but the world of fruits and vegetables is full of such food.
- Fruits and vegetables contain no cholesterol or fat.
- Fruits and vegetables are among the least expensive types of foods. Locally grown, in season fruits and vegetables can be a great value, and most grocery store chains run regular specials on locally grown produce.
- Buying locally grown, fresh fruits and vegetables are a great way to ensure a steady supply of new tastes, colors and textures.
- There are literally hundreds of varieties of fruits and vegetables, and eating a variety of produce is a great way to keep boredom from setting in and sabotaging your diet.