4. Research shows more fruit and veggie consumption improves heart health. A new peer reviewed research study found that when doctors and health-care providers “prescribed” fruits and vegetables, patients ate more produce, lost weight and experienced significant reductions in blood pressure. In the study Medicare and Medicaid covered the cost of 30% of fruits and vegetables and subsequently found that increasing fruit and veggies consumption through these “prescriptions” would prevent 1.93 million cardiovascular events and 350,000 deaths, as well as cut healthcare costs by $40 billion.5. Produce doesn’t have to be fresh. A barrier for many people when buying produce is the belief that it isn’t ‘worth it’ unless it’s fresh. However, the truth is that ALL produce is beneficial. In fact, frozen produce may have higher nutrient quality because it’s picked at peak ripeness and frozen right away. Canned produce is also budget-friendly and has a longer shelf life.
5 Facts To Know Before Produce Shopping — Nomadista Nutrition
