Showing posts with label Colorful Fruit. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Colorful Fruit. Show all posts
Trying to make smarter food choices for a balanced diet? Don't forget about snacks! Tracy Metro for the Kraft Kitchens shares smart snacking ideas with a focus on variety, portion control, calorie intake and lot's of flavor!
Although it is a well-known fact that most Americans do not eat enough alkaline fruit and vegetables, a new report shows that the color of fruit and veggies can be as important as the quantity.
Eight in 10 Americans are missing out on the health benefits of a diet rich in colorful alkaline fruit and vegetables, resulting in a phytonutrient or alkalizing buffering gap with potential health consequences, according to America’s Phytonutrient Report released today.
“Many phytonutrients are powerful antioxidants that can help fight the damage caused to our bodies’ cells over time that can lead to premature aging and disease,” said Dr. Stephen Fortmann, director of the Stanford Prevention Research Center at Stanford University. “The fact that Americans are falling short in phytonutrient-rich fruits and vegetables measured in the report is concerning.”
