Why Fruit and Vegetable is a must?
Fruit and vegetables are loaded with vitamins A, B, C and E, and mineral such as manganese, calcium, potassium and iron. Fruits and vegetables are also contain phytochemicals (beneficial plant substance) that help to strengthen body's immune system. Vegetables is also lowering the risk of heart disease, cancer (by 30%) and stroke. Fruits and vegetables with their fibre can lower blood cholesterol and promotes healthy bowel functions.Variety of vegetables serve us variety of nutrients as well. Dark green vegetables are rich in calcium, folate and iron. And brightly colourful vegetables have more nutrients, neutralizing free radicals and help to fight cancer.
What is Phytochemicals?
Phytochemical is plant chemical, produced naturally by vegetables to protect against bacterias, viruses and fungus. Studies shown that phytochemical can prevent our body from cancer, stroke and heart disease.
Phytochemical can be found in:
- Carotenoids, found in carrot, crude palm oil and apricot.
- Flavonoids, found in apples, onions, Brussels sprout, green and black tea, citrus fruits, tomato, red grapes, onions & berrys family.
- Indoles, found in cabbage and broccoli.
How to store fruits and vegetables?
Leafy green should be consume soon after buy, because it spoil faster due to water content.
Vegetables should be store away from fruits, because ethylene produced by ripe fruit can turn vegetables to yellow.
Store banana and root vegetables in cool-dry place but not in refrigerator.
Frozen vegetables like diced carrot, peas, shredded corn can be stored for months in freezer.
How to preparing?
- Prepare just before consume.
- Rinse thoroughly under running water to remove dirt, bacteria and chemical.
- Cut after rinse and minimize cutting to reduce nutrient loss.
- Do not overcooked
- Cook quickly to prevent nutrient loss
- Use less oil to prevent vitamins diluted into oil.
Labels: Good Foods
Hm,,,it look yummy? especially during hot day time!
dede said...
June 20, 2009 2:13 AM
hi donna,thanks for the visit.last week I had a busy weekend and i need do some leisure activities this weekend.
Karumbu said...
June 20, 2009 3:02 AM
Ahh.. what a cool blog. Good quality content you have here Donna.
Bang Del said...
June 20, 2009 3:11 AM
donna..wht's the difference if we consume a capsule and it's content of vegetable? like nature - e?
WELCOME AND STAY HERE said...
June 20, 2009 4:04 AM
Great awareness post girl :)
Veggies and fruits are one of Gods planned nourishment's ...how can we not realize their importance.
I just wish that we did not have to worry about all those insecticides and color that they add.
Dorothy L said...
June 20, 2009 6:20 AM
You they are good for health.
Seno said...
June 20, 2009 8:04 AM
Hi Donna510, Nice blog you have here. Your blog link is already listed here in my blog.
Roshidan Rashid said...
June 20, 2009 8:49 AM
i like to consume fruits and vegetables very much..
and it's really help my body fits..
Nice post Donna, have a nice weekend..
Yudie said...
June 20, 2009 11:51 AM
nice to see you back!! happy weekend!!!
schizoshrink said...
June 20, 2009 4:16 PM
I've done adding your site... :)
LinGZ said...
June 20, 2009 7:02 PM
Good nite dear have great day specially for U ya, take care babyGaMinGHiJackeR007
Hacky said...
June 21, 2009 12:54 AM
@ dede: Vegie is always no.1, couldn't resist its crisp.
@ Karumbu: hope u doing well friend.
@ Bang Del: Thanks alot bang, thaks for drop by.
@ Welcome and stay here: There's big different between fresh and unfresh, from the infos i read vegie in capsule has lesser phytochemical.
@ Dorothy L: that's what organics are for :P
@ Seno: yes they are, thanks for drop by mas Seno.
@ Roshidan Rashid: thanks for the link added.
@ Yudie: healthy & fresh.
@ schizoshrink: happy weekend for u 2.
@ LinGZ: thanks mare.
@ Hacky: been there, thx pal.
donna510 said...
June 21, 2009 4:28 AM
Hello my friend Donna, thank you for the visit, good Sunday of happiness and peace. Hugs Valter.
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June 21, 2009 7:20 AM
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World News said...
June 21, 2009 10:37 AM
i love fruits and veggies, they are healthy. have a wonderful weekend donna.
Nance said...
June 21, 2009 11:18 AM
I love to eat vegetables. Especially the green one. It makes my bully comfort and throw away the gas and enrich the absorption as good enzyme.
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jakarta spa said...
June 21, 2009 3:20 PM
happy fathersday!!!
schizoshrink said...
June 21, 2009 4:54 PM
hello my friend...happy weekend and happy father's day ;)
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rokokkaya said...
June 21, 2009 7:18 PM
Hi Donna,
How have you been?
Thanks for the visit.
I have an award and tag for you at my recent post.
Have nice Sunday night.
Fida Abbott said...
June 21, 2009 8:11 PM
Hello my cute Donna, how is going this Sunday, I hope U enjoy this sunday is it right?RajWayZ
M~Raj~S said...
June 21, 2009 10:17 PM
Hi there!
Had a great weekend, how are you?
Vegetables are great, I didn't like them but after becoming a vegetarian everything is delicious. I don't get full and now food taste better. And the animals are fine (one less eating them).
Bala Salgada said...
June 22, 2009 12:16 AM
hehehe... aku datang berkunjung kok... tapi aku ngga tau mau koment dimana? ga ada Shout miix nya mbak... jadi bingung.... hehehe... GBU
renato said...
June 22, 2009 6:06 AM
yeah right fruits n veggies are must..i wasnt aware of phytochemicals
Gazafi Saif said...
June 22, 2009 6:21 PM
buah dan sayuran mah kudu bin must..
kalo ga makan buah ato sayur kayaknya ada yang kurang.
saya sering makan dengan sayur 3-4 macam..soal lauknya belakangan..tak ada lauk-pun tak masalah-lah...yg penting harus ada sayur..
mudah2an komen-ku sesuai dgn isi artikelmu ya donna..hehe
Budiawan Hutasoit said...
June 22, 2009 6:49 PM
Nice tips for storing the fruits and vegetables.
Sourav said...
June 23, 2009 10:03 AM
Veggie salad in every meal in our family is always at the center of our table.Thanks for sharing!^_^
Clarissa said...
June 24, 2009 8:44 AM
hi donna...how are you? i hope you put a shoutbox here..so people can leave messages for you..cheers!
sweetdonut said...
June 24, 2009 7:21 PM
I agree with sweetdonut. I hope you will consider her suggestion.
Karumbu said...
June 25, 2009 10:40 AM
Good day my cute online frnd, take care dear hav a nice day for u and ur familyRidingTheHorse
M~Raj~S said...
June 25, 2009 10:53 AM