An apple a day keeps the doctor away. At least that is what we were told by our parents as we were growing up. Now research is proving that mom was right. Dutch researchers are reporting that eating fruits and vegetables whose edible parts are white may lower your risk of stroke.
Fruits and vegetables included in the white category were apples, pears, apple juice, apple sauce, bananas, cauliflower, chicory, cucumber and mushrooms. Good news for us since we are entering apple season.
Of course, this does not mean we can put away our spinach and broccoli. Eating a wide assortment of fruits and vegetables decreases our risk of chronic diseases such as cancer and heart disease. It is still recommended that we eat food from all colors of the rainbow. Red, green, yellow, violet, all provide helpful vitamins and minerals.
To read more on the findings go to: http://yourlife.usatoday.com/health/healthcare/prevention/story/2011-09-16/White-fruits-amp-vegetables-may-lower-stroke-risk/50431028/1
Happy Picking!
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