Tobacco is a plant that we have a storied history of cultivating, curing, smoking and enjoying. Far before the proliferation of tobacco was the dedication to consuming fruits and vegetable. In 2010 the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) spent $500,000 towards research to lay out dietary guidelines for our nation. According to the USDA 2010 Guidelines we should be filling half our plates with fruits or vegetables.
This report goes on to say that "Moderate evidence in adults and limited evidence in children and adolescents suggests that increased intake of vegetables and/or fruits may protect against weight gain." In the United States, intakes of vegetables, fruits, whole grains, milk and milk products, and oils are lower than recommended. As a result, dietary intakes of several nutrients—potassium, dietary fiber, calcium, and vitamin D—are low enough to be of public health concern for both adults and children. It is vital that we eat a variety of vegetables, especially dark-green and red and orange vegetables and beans and peas. An important thing to remember is that all vegetables, fruits, whole grains, fat-free or low-fat milk and milk products, seafood, lean meats and poultry-, eggs, beans and peas (legumes), and nuts and seeds that are prepared without added solid fats, sugars, starches, and sodium are nutrient-dense.
SO the real questions as we move forward on this topic that truly impacts us all are what are your favorite vegetables and do you eat them unprepared or cooked?
This report goes on to say that "Moderate evidence in adults and limited evidence in children and adolescents suggests that increased intake of vegetables and/or fruits may protect against weight gain." In the United States, intakes of vegetables, fruits, whole grains, milk and milk products, and oils are lower than recommended. As a result, dietary intakes of several nutrients—potassium, dietary fiber, calcium, and vitamin D—are low enough to be of public health concern for both adults and children. It is vital that we eat a variety of vegetables, especially dark-green and red and orange vegetables and beans and peas. An important thing to remember is that all vegetables, fruits, whole grains, fat-free or low-fat milk and milk products, seafood, lean meats and poultry-, eggs, beans and peas (legumes), and nuts and seeds that are prepared without added solid fats, sugars, starches, and sodium are nutrient-dense.
SO the real questions as we move forward on this topic that truly impacts us all are what are your favorite vegetables and do you eat them unprepared or cooked?
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