Healthy Eating and Diet Health Center

There are numerous health benefits to eating healthy. For example, eating a diet rich in fruits and vegetables can healp reduce risk for heart disease, including heart attack and stroke. Also, eating a healthy diet can help reduce your risk for certain types of cancer.

When you eat foods that contain fiber, it can help reduce the risk of heart disease, obesity, and type 2 diabetes. Also, eating lots of fruits and veggies can help reduce your overall caloric intake.

Did You Know?

• Most vegetables are naturally low in fat and calories, and no vegetable contains cholesterol.
• Vegetables are great sources for nutrients such as potassium, fiber, folic acid, vitamin A, and vitamin C.
• Foods that have a lot of potassium can help maintain healthy blood pressure.
• Vitamin A keeps your eyes and skin healthy.
• Vitamin C helps heal wounds and keeps teeth and gums healthy.