Health Tips & Guides

Read Balance of Nature's guide to the benefits and nutrition of different types of milk.

The type of calories you consume are very important. Calories from different types of foods can majorly impact things like weight loss and risk of disease.

The human body doesn’t require much in the way of vegetables. You only need about two servings of one cup each for most vegetables. Two cups of leafy greens, such as lettuce, spinach, and kale, are recommended. Even so, few people eat enough veggies to meet these minimal requirements. This is a big reason that obesity and other health problems are so common in our society.

Vegetables contain a broad range of vitamins that support immune function while also providing excellent sources of natural fiber. The fiber we get from plant-based foods helps us to go longer without eating, so our bodies have more time to burn the fat we already have stored. If you’re like most people, you do want to eat more vegetables, but you’re unsure about how to add them to your daily routine.

Read these ways to include more fruits and vegetables in your diet.

Making these simple changes will help you to get more fruits and vegetables into your diet.

By now, you’re probably aware of how important it is to eat enough fruits and vegetables. Vitamins and minerals jam pack this food group and they help your body run more efficiently. You’ll discover that increasing your intake of these foods fills you with energy and greater mental clarity. While you might know that you should eat more vegetables, it can be challenging.

Here are some ideas of how to cook fruits and vegetables.