Vitamins, minerals, dietary fiber, and various phytochemicals are all benefits of eating fruits and vegetables.<\/p>\n
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Cucumbers are vegetables; pumpkins, Chinese yams and corn are starchy vegetables.<\/p>\n
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\u201cOK\u201d gesture in the image of \u201cEat 5 Different Vegetables and Fruits Every Day\u201d means 3 portions of vegetables and 2 portions of fruit every day.<\/p>\n
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Whole grains: 1.5 to 4 bowls of food recommended daily<\/p>\n
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Vegetables: 5\/10 to 8\/10 bowl of cooked vegetables<\/p>\n
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Legumes, fish, eggs and meats: 3-8 portions recommended daily. 1 portion of meat is 37.5g, or 2-3 fingers wide; an egg or half carton of tofu.<\/p>\n
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Dairy products: 1.5 to 2 cups recommended daily. 1 cup equals 240 ml. Lowfat milk is the better choice.<\/p>\n
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Oil and fat & Nuts and seeds: 3-7 teaspoons fat, 1 portion of nuts and seeds recommended daily.<\/p>\n
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Fruits: 2-4 portions recommended daily. 1 portion as big as one fist, or 5\/10 to 8\/10 bowl for sliced fruits.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Vitamins, minerals, dietary fiber, and various phytochemicals are all benefits of eating fruits and vegetables. Cucumbers are vegetables; pumpkins, Chinese yams and corn are starchy vegetables. \u201cOK\u201d gesture in the image of \u201cEat 5 Different Vegetables and Fruits Every Day\u201d means 3 portions of vegetables and 2 portions of fruit every day. Whole grains: 1.5 to … <\/p>\n