Sunday, December 20, 2009

Health Tips for December 20

Health Tip: Blueberries Are Good for You

Blueberries are more than a tasty, decorative addition to a fruit plate.

One serving of blueberries contains a cup full of goodness, says Moses Taylor Hospital in Pennsylvania.

Here's why they are good for you:

  • One cup of blueberries has 15 percent of your daily vitamin C requirement.
  • One cup contains 14 percent of required daily dietary fiber.
  • Blueberries have no cholesterol or fat.
  • They are low in calories.

Health Tip: Eat Your Fruits and Veggies

Since childhood, lots of people have heard the parental plea to eat their fruits and vegetables.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention offers this insight on why eating fruits and veggies is so important:

  • Eating lots of fruits and vegetables can help prevent chronic diseases, including cancer, research indicates.
  • Most fruits and vegetables offer great nutritional benefit while contributing little to your daily fat and calorie intake.
  • At the same time, they help you stay full, helping you to maintain a healthy body weight and prevent excessive weight gain.
  • Fruits and vegetables are rich in the minerals, vitamins and fiber your body needs.

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