The pushis on to "eat your veggies and fruit." Profile
Why Eat Your Fruits and Vegetables?
The pushis on to "eat your veggies and fruit."
What is so interesting about these foods?
Along with providing the vitamins, mineralsand fibers we need everyday, there is increasing interest in phytochemicalsfound in fruits and vegetables. Phytochemicals, quite simplyare plant chemicals. And these simple compounds are popping upas possible disease fighters.
How phytochemicals work is still unclear,but the fact is fruits, vegetables and grain products are importantfoods for health.
Increase these phytochemicals in your dietby choosing yellow-orange and dark green vegetables and fruitssuch as broccoli, spinach, tomatoes, apricots, cantaloupe andcarrots. Nuts and seeds contain phytochemicals too, so add themto salads, casseroles, or eat for a snack.
Choosing a wide variety of plant foods isthe best way to get the phytochemicals you need. Reap the benefitsof phytochemicals by enjoying the many fruits and vegetables available.
Kirk's five-a-day programme
To help promote the eating of fruits andvegetables, Kirk Supermarket, in partnership with the Dole FoodCompany will be providing supermarket tours for the children ofGrand Cayman, called the "5 a day" programme. Thesetours will include education on the importance of fruits and vegetablesas part of a healthy diet (at least five servings a day) throughhands-on activities in the produce department of Kirk's Supermarket.
These informational tours are being offeredto schools and daycares to help promote the eating of fruit andvegetables at an early age, to start healthy eating habits fora lifetime.