June is National Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Month—a time to add more color to your dinner plate.
At Rutherford’s Best Doctors, we’re committed to celebrating and promoting wellness every day. However, in June, it’s National Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Month, a special occasion to emphasize the importance of incorporating these colorful delights into our daily diets. Fruits and vegetables are full of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and fiber, which are essential for health and well-being. By adding fruits and vegetables to your daily diet, you’re taking a proactive step toward your own health and wellness. Here are four reasons to do so:
- Diabetes prevention. Men and women who consume the most whole fruits, such as blueberries, grapes, apples, and bananas, have shown a lower risk of type 2 diabetes. Fruits with high fiber count slow the absorption of sugar into the bloodstream compared to sweets high in sugar.
- Gut-friendly fiber. Fiber acts as fuel for the good bacteria in our digestive tract systems.
Fruits and vegetables are rich in fiber, a nutrient that plays a role in gut health. Fruits and vegetables such as apples, tomatoes, bananas, berries, and green vegetables promote the movement of gut health. - Eye health. Vitamin A is the best-known nutrient for eye health. Your retina needs plenty of vitamin A to help turn light rays into the images we see. Orange-colored vegetables and fruits such as mangos, papaya, carrots, and sweet potatoes are rich in vitamin A. By adding orange fruits and vegetables to your diet you can prevent dry eyes and can improve your eyesight.
- Bone density. Calcium is a much-needed nutrient for bone health, found abundantly in dark leafy vegetables. Dark green leafy vegetables can help with bone breaks, build bone density, and protect against diseases.
In celebrating National Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Month this June, we’ve explored the countless benefits of incorporating these vibrant foods into our daily meals. Beyond their refreshing flavors, fruits and vegetables offer a wealth of nutrients crucial for our well-being. From diabetes prevention through high-fiber diets to supporting eye health with vitamin A-rich choices like carrots and sweet potatoes, these foods nourish our bodies in countless ways. By embracing the colors of fresh produce on our plates, we not only savor delicious meals but also prioritize our long-term health and vitality. Let’s continue to celebrate and enjoy the goodness of nature’s bounty throughout this special month and beyond.
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