Fresh fruits and vegetables contain nutrients that support everyday body functions. They are excellent sources of fibre, vitamins, and minerals that keep you healthy and heal your body.
A diet rich in vegetables and fruits can lower blood pressure, reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke, prevent some types of cancer, lower risk of eye and digestive problems, and have a positive effect upon blood sugar, which can help keep appetite in check, says the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.
Here’s what to eat for specific parts of your body.