Gardencup: Are you eating enough fruits and vegetables?

Fruits and veggies boast powerful antioxidants that support overall health. Keep reading to discover why you should include more of them in your diet.

Go Green

Remember 5 servings a day? Experts now recommend filling over half your plate with fruits and veggies.

Researchers have discovered that eating 400 grams of fruits and veggies daily could help prevent chronic illness such as cancer, heart disease, stroke and dementia.

Eat More Plants

Put plants to work for you. Learn about the many benefits of adding more fresh fruits and vegetables to your diet.

*Did you know only about 10% of Americans are getting their recommended amount?

With Gardencup, we make it easy to get the nutrients you need.

1. May lead to better brain health

From improved emotional well-being today to preventing dementia in the future, a colorful palette of produce can help. Studies show consuming 5 servings of fresh produce is linked to better mental health and reduced risk of cognitive decline.

2. May lower the risk of heart disease

Some studies show a relationship between diet, cardiovascular disease, and mortality. Data suggests those who consume more fruits and vegetables have a lower risk of heart disease. Soluble fiber plays an important role in blocking the reabsorption of cholesterol.

3. May lower the risk of stroke

The World Health Organization estimates that 7.5 or more servings of produce a day may reduce the risk of stroke from 10-19%, largely thanks to Potassium. Produce provides more of this than any other food group!

4. May lead to easier healthy weight management

Keeping off unwanted weight is just as much about what you don't eat as what you do. Studies suggest individuals who eat 3-4 servings of veggies per day are 22% less likely to pack on the pounds thanks to fiber density and the low-calorie water volume of produce.

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3. May lower the risk of stroke

The World Health Organization estimates that 7.5 or more servings of produce a day may reduce the risk of stroke from 10-19%, largely thanks to Potassium. Produce provides more of this than any other food group!

4. May lead to easier healthy weight management

Keeping off unwanted weight is just as much about what you don't eat as what you do. Studies suggest individuals who eat 3-4 servings of veggies per day are 22% less likely to pack on the pounds thanks to fiber density and the low-calorie water volume of produce.

Additional health benefits

Some evidence suggests a diet rich in fresh produce is linked to protection from certain kinds of cancer. The National Cancer Institute recommends up to 6.5 cups of produce per day to get the most benefit.

Other positive health outcomes suggest going green may lead to a longer lifespan. No pill can come close to the cocktail of vitamins, minerals, fiber and 5,000+ bioactive compounds that naturally occur in fruits and vegetables. So don't be shy — fill that plate with plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables and let Gardencup take care of the prep, so you don't have to. Build your pack today!

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