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Foods That Make You Younger and Healthier
Vegetables, vegetables, vegetables. The planet needs more plants to survive to convert carbon dioxide to oxygen and we need more vegetables and fruits to convert into energy and a strong immune system. Fruits and vegetables provide potassium, dietary fiber, folate, vitamin A, B and vitamin C. Decades ago the FDA recommended 5 to 6 servings of vegetables per day, but because of the huge amount of toxicity in our environment today (25 times more toxic chemicals) we need 10 to 12 servings of vegetables per day. Seems almost impossible! But by eating wisely, we can feel younger, healthier and stronger. New research shows that eating fruits and vegetables can produce better cardiovascular health, lower your blood pressure and boost your immune system. Here are a few nutrients found in fruits and vegetables that can give your body the nutrients it needs to thrive!
1 Potassium
Potassium helps regulate fluid balance, muscle contractions and nerve signals. A high-potassium diet reduces blood pressure and water retention, protects against strokes, osteoporosis and kidney stones. Healthline.co
2. Vitamin A
Vitamin A is important for normal vision, immune and reproduction health. It helps the heart, lungs, kidneys and other organs work properly. National Institute of Health, NIH.gov
3. Vitamin C
Vitamin C is vital to your body’s healing. It is used to form an important protein used to make skin, tendons, ligaments and blood vessel. Mayoclinic.org
Which two in each category are your favorites?
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