GMC Hospitals
January 2010 
GMC Hospital THUMBAY Group
EAT MORE VEGETABLES & FRUITS FOR GOOD HEALTH

People should aim for at least nine servings (at least 4 1/2 cups) of vegetables and fruits a day and potatoes don't count. Go for a variety of kinds and colors of produce, to give your body the mix of nutrients it needs. Best bets are Dark leafy greens, cooked tomatoes, and anything that's a rich yellow, orange, or red color

Here are some tips:
  1. Keep fruit out where you can see it. That way you'll be more likely to eat it. Keep it out on the counter or in the front of the fridge.
  2. Get some every meal, every day. Try filling half your plate with vegetables at each meal. Serving up salads, stir fry, or other vegetable-rich fare makes it easier to reach this goal. Bonus points if you can get some fruits and vegetables at snack time, too.
  3. Explore the produce aisle and choose something new. Variety is the key to a healthy diet. Get out of a rut and try some new fruits and vegetables.
  4. Bag the potatoes. Choose other vegetables that are packed with more nutrients and more slowly digested carbs, as an alternative to potatoes.
  5. Make it a meal. Try some new healthy recipes where vegetables take center stage
SUPER FRUITS
What are they? Look at the list below, and you will find out.



KIWI
- Tiny but Mighty! It is a good source of potassium, magnesium, Vitamins E & Fiber. Its Vitamin C content is twice that of an Orange.





APPLE
- Although an Apple has a low vitamin C content, it has antioxidants & Flavonoids which enhance the activity of vitamin C thereby helping to lower the risks of colon cancer, heart attack and stroke.





ORANGE
- The sweetest medicine. Taking 2-4 oranges a day may help keep colds away, lower cholesterol, prevent and dissolve kidney stones, as well as lessen the risk of colon cancer




STRAWBERRY
- A protective Fruit, Strawberry has the highest total antioxidant power among major fruits and they protect the body from cancer.




WATERMELON
- The coolest thirst quencher, 92% of it is water, but it boosts our immune system, and fights cancer. It also contains Vitamin C and Potassium.



GUAVA & PAPAYA
- Top awards for Vitamin C - They are the clear winners for their high Vitamin C content. Guava is also rich in fiber which helps prevent constipation. Papaya is rich in carotene, which is good for your eyes.

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