In the Argentina more than 70% of children do not consume enough fruits and vegetables. Although in some cases it is very difficult to consider healthy eating when shopping, since more than half are below the poverty line, It is important to know that fruits and vegetables provide multiple benefits.
interviewed by reprofile, the degree in nutrition Sergio Farinelli explained why the contributions of fruits and vegetables in children are relevant: “The importance of consumption of fruits and vegetables in early childhood has to do with the fact that in the growth stage they are essential because they provide vitamins, minerals, water”.
“Food in early childhood today is junk food and ultra-processed accompanied by a sedentary lifestyle. It is important to incorporate fruits and vegetables. Adults don’t do it and even less infants “, continued the nutritionist.
Fruits and vegetables are rich in vitamin A, calcium, iron, and folate, which can promote good health, strengthen a child’s immune system, and help protect against disease..At the time of food purchases, fruits and vegetables must be taken into account for your diet.
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“In this season it is convenient to consume watermelon for its contribution of water that helps to hydrate us”. “Also green leafy vegetables, sprouts, tomatoes, carrots because combining colors provides a very important nutritional source of both vegetables and fruits,” Farinelli explained.
The same goes for fruits, which are very important components of a healthy diet. They provide fiber, water, vitamins, minerals and numerous compounds called phytochemicals which are essential for the proper functioning of our body.
The whole fruit provides all its fiber, vitamin and mineral content, unlike if only its juice is consumed, which significantly decreases the amount of fiber and some vitamins, minerals and antioxidants found in the pulp and skin may be lost. “It is important to consume the whole fruit beyond the juice”, concluded the specialist.
The fiber content of the whole fruit will also contribute to better intestinal transit, to eliminate toxins from our body, and to improve blood cholesterol levels, helping to prevent many pathologies such as colon cancer and cardiovascular diseases. It is important to become aware and generate healthy consumption actions that improve nutrition at home.
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