Healthy Living vs Unhealthy Living The choice is yours
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Healthy Statistics Food choices Un Healthy Fresh Temptations Move
your body Choices Junk Food Obesity Medications Exercise Habits
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Healthy Food Choice Benefits Eating a diet rich in vegetables
and fruits as part of an overall healthy diet may reduce risk for
heart disease, including heart attack and stroke. Eating a diet
rich in some vegetables and fruits as part of an overall healthy
diet may protect against certain types of cancers. Diets rich in
foods containing fiber, such as some vegetables and fruits, may
reduce the risk of heart disease, obesity, and type 2 diabetes.
Eating vegetables and fruits rich in potassium as part of an
overall healthy diet may lower blood pressure, and may also reduce
the risk of developing kidney stones and help to decrease bone
loss. Eating foods such as vegetables that are lower in calories
per cup instead of some other higher-calorie food may be useful in
helping to lower calorie intake.
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Studies show that eating processed prepared foods, results in
unwanted weight gain. When possible buy fresh produce, fruits and
grains. Limit meats to one or two small serving a day.
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The choice is yours
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Having an imbalanced diet and making poor food choices affects
your overall health. The foods you put in your body directly impact
how you feel, your weight and your risk of developing chronic
diseases. Making changes to your diet and losing a moderate amount
of weight improve your blood pressure levels, lower blood
cholesterol and lessen your risk of suffering serious chronic
illnesses. Dangers include: Fatigue Heart Disease Bowel Problems
Type 2 Diabetes Poor Food Choice Dangers
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Tough Choices, but Big Rewards
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Credits Back to main Why Is it Important to Eat Vegetables?
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