Vegetables and fruits
Vegetables and fruits are known to have many benefits for our bodies. Because they are a source of many vitamins and minerals and have properties as a source of dietary fiber, which is a substance that helps reduce the absorption of cholesterol and fat. It also helps the digestive system and the excretory system work well. In addition, some vegetables and fruits also have special substances that help prevent and treat certain diseases.
Benefits of fruits and vegetables
- Helps to strengthen the body, increase longevity and contribute to growth.
- Eating fruits and vegetables can also make your skin look more beautiful. It helps stimulate blood circulation in the skin, making the skin rosy, healthy and smooth. It also helps in the synthesis of collagen in the cells, making the skin firm, elastic, firm and not wrinkled prematurely.
- Helps nourish the eyes. Some fruits and vegetables contain nutrients such as lutein and zeaxanthin, which are nutrients that nourish the eyes. They are mostly found in fruits and vegetables such as carrots, pumpkins, morning glory, kale, ivy gourd, papaya, ripe mangoes, etc.
- Helps the digestive system function normally and helps prevent constipation.
- It contains antioxidants that help prevent and reduce the risk of various diseases, including cancer (especially colon cancer).
- Helps maintain health and prevent deterioration of various organs of the body both internally and externally.
- Some fruits and vegetables can be used as herbal medicine to prevent. And treat some diseases, such as colds, heatstroke, cancer, heart disease, and numbness.
- It helps to control weight very well, such as bananas, apples, papaya, salad vegetables, beans, avocado, etc.
- It can help develop the brain and enhance memory very well. It is often found in green leafy vegetables, fruits, and various grains.
Benefits of 5-colored fruits and vegetables
Green fruits and vegetables
contain chlorophyll and other compounds that have health-promoting properties, are antioxidants, help prevent cancer, and reduce the degeneration of the retina. Fruits and vegetables in this group include morning glory, cabbage, pak choi, kale, spinach, broccoli, guava, jujube. Custard apple, olives, avocado, green apples, etc.
White or brown fruits and vegetables
contain many types of flavonoids that help fight free radicals. Fight inflammation, reduce cancer cell division, and help reduce knee pain. These are found in guava, apple, mangosteen, and other fruits such as bananas, longan, langsat, longkong, lychee, jujube, etc.
Yellow or orange fruits and vegetables
contain beta-carotene, flavonoids, and vitamin C, which help fight free radicals, prevent and reduce the risk of cancer, stimulate the body’s elimination of cancer cells, and help maintain the health of the heart, blood vessels, and the body’s immune system. Fruits and vegetables in this group include corn, carrots, pumpkin, bananas, jackfruit, ripe papaya, oranges, and pineapple, etc.
Red or pink-purple fruits and vegetables
contain lycopene, which helps reduce the risk of cancer, especially prostate cancer in men. It helps nourish the heart and blood vessels, reduces the amount of bad fat (LDL) in the blood, and nourishes the urinary system. It is mostly found in fruits and vegetables such as roselle, pink dragon fruit, watermelon, red rose apple, cherry, tomato, red papaya, onion, strawberry, red apple, etc.
Purple-red, purple-blue or blue fruits and vegetables
are rich in anthocyanins and polyphenols, which are antioxidants that help slow down cell degeneration, prevent damage from ultraviolet radiation, protect against cancer cells, reduce clogged arteries and coronary artery disease, and prevent diarrhea. These fruits and vegetables include purple cabbage, black sticky rice, rose apple, red rose apple, black beans, red beans, taro, purple sweet potato, eggplant, red onion, guava, prunes, blueberries, red grapes, purple grapes, etc.