Many will have heard that to make a healthy diet you need to eat a lot of fruit and vegetables but above all that you need to eat in a balanced way.
This is essential to feel good and give the body the right amount of energy to face the day. Furthermore, eating properly helps our body to prevent some diseases.
For example, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), by eating fruit and vegetables adequately there would be a marked change in the so-called map of cardiovascular diseases.
Furthermore, it is estimated that with just 600 grams of fruit and vegetables a day, over 135,000 deaths could be avoided, 11% of strokes and coronary heart disease would decrease by 1/3.
According to experts, there is a rule to follow for a healthy diet
Therefore, it would seem that so to speak “green” food can bring benefits to the proper functioning of the heart but not only. In fact, eating vegetables and fruit in a balanced way would guarantee us a daily supply of vitamins, fibers, mineral salts and antioxidants.
According to experts, there is one rule to follow for a healthy diet and this is what is known as the 5 servings a day rule. What is meant? It is a very simple and useful recommendation for both adults and children.
It serves to develop a correct food culture. Basically we mean the balance of 2 servings of vegetables and 3 of fruit every day. That is why this name, as it is advisable to consume this amount of fruit and vegetables daily.
An example of correct consumption of fruit and vegetables
Experts estimate that for an adult who needs 2000 calories a day, at least these amounts must be calculated. 250 grams of raw vegetables, 50 grams of salad and 150 grams of fruit for each portion.
When we talk about portion, we refer, for example to a whole fruit such as orange, pear or apple or 2-3 apricots or plums.
Then, with regard to the salad, at least 50 grams and half a plate of cooked or raw vegetables must be consumed. Finally, optionally, a glass of juice (a centrifuged juice is also good) or a cup of fruit salad.