PLANT POWER!

Sleeping_beauty · Nov 25, 2009 09:24 24 199

Sleeping_beauty OP

Nov 25, 2009 09:24

Give it up for fruit and vegetables,says the AMERICAN INSTITUTE FOR CANCER RESEARCH.Check out these reasons for including at least 5 serving a day. 1.Their anti-oxidants and phytochemicals may help prevent up to 20% on all cancers. 2.Their low kilojoule count and high fibre and folate may help keep u trim. 3.Their phytochemicals,soluble fibre and folate may help reduce heart-disease risk.

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Sleeping_beauty OP

Nov 25, 2009 09:30

4.Their potassium and magnesium may lower blood pressure. 5.Their vitamin C and carotenoids protect eyes against disease. 6.Their fibre helps deter diverticulosis-an intestianal disorder that is more prevalent as u get older.

Sleeping_beauty OP

Nov 25, 2009 09:33

7.Their phytochemicals and possibly potassium,cut stroke risk by up to 25%. 8.Their fibre and effect on blood sugar helps dodge diabetes. 9.Fruit will satisdy ur sweet tooth(and is far healthier option than chocolate.And of course,they're pure pleasure to the eyes and taste buds! smiley