By eating more fruits and vegetables, you are paving the way for a better lifestyle. Fresh produce is packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that help rid the body of toxicity, boost the immune system, and provide vital nutrients to maintaining health.
Fruits and vegetable are best eaten raw without peeling them. Most of the nutrients are found right under the peel. If you are going to cook your vegetables then steam them lightly with a minimum of water and heat. Heat kills the nutrients in the produce. When food is cooked at a temperature greater than 45 degrees Celsius the food enzymes are destroyed which makes it harder for the body to digest. This often results in bloating and gas.
To keep yourself and your family healthy always try to include a wide
selection of fresh produce in your diets.
The following links provide you with information regarding fruit and
vegetables and their health benefits.
Produce Dole or Fruits & Veggies
The following link provides you with our weekly market update report by
American Fruit and Produce