Health fruits and vegetables with every meal

For a healthy diet, fruits and vegetables should be eaten at each meal

05.03.2013

Fruit or salad should be part of every meal. Already a glass of freshly squeezed fruit juice for breakfast or a fresh salad for lunch can promote health. On the occasion of the Day of Healthy Eating advises the consumer initiative in Berlin, „to enrich every meal with fruits or vegetables“.

Fruit, salad or vegetables should be part of every meal. With this method, the daily recommended by nutritionists of 400 grams of vegetables and 250 grams of fruit can be achieved. Fruit should be part of the first meals for breakfast. As an alternative, it is recommended to drink a glass of pure fruit juice. It is practical „To cut small fruits or vegetables for snacks“. Then the consumption is easier and more fun.

Important is the total amount of fruits and vegetables
For lunch, a salad plate as a main course or side salad or a main course with lots of vegetables is recommended. For dinner taste on the bread „Tomatoes, radishes or cucumber slices as topping or garnish“. Those who fail to eat the recommended daily allowance of vegetables and fruits in five meals a day can also do so during a hearty main meal. „It is important that the recommended total amount is eaten“. Numerous studies indicate that regular consumption of fruit and vegetables can reduce cancer risk and slow down the aging process. (Sb)

Picture: Birgit H.