The National Cancer Institute is encouraging Americans to speak up for healthy food choices and recommends easy strategies for making changes happen. Research shows that diets containing at least 5 servings of fruits and vegetables a day may help prevent 35 percent or more of all causes of cancer. In fact, eating more fruits and vegetables may reduce the risk of obesity, heart disease, and hypertension, as well. Eating 5 or more servings of fruits and vegetables each day is one of the most important things you can do for good health. Of course, setting a goal and reaching it can be two different things.
Many people find it especially challenging when they don t prepare meals at home.
And let s face it, the busier our schedules, the more difficult it is to plan meals, grocery shop, and cook at home. But there are things you can do to make eating more fruits and vegetables easier, even as days get more hectic. The good news is that everyone has the power to ask for more healthy food options, at work or when eating out. At work Many Americans spend more time at work than at home. This presents a challenge in reaching the 5 A Day goal.