Mexico.-the insufficient intake of fruits and vegetables is responsible for at least 19 percent of gastrointestinal cancers, 31 percent of ischaemic heart disease and 11 percent of cerebral vascular accidents in the world, according to a report of l World Health Organization. WHO explains that the proper nutrition and the consumption of these foods could save 1.7 million lives around the world. For its part, the Organization of the United Nations for food (FAO) explained recommended approximate consumption of 400 grams per day of fruits and vegetables, excluding potatoes and other root vegetables to prevent heart disease, diabetes or obesity , and mitigate several micronutrient deficiencies.
They recommended to include all the colors of fruits and vegetables:
The yellow ones are rich in vitamin C, magnesium, folic acid, potassium, which helps to improve cardiovascular health, skin and immune system.
Those of intense tones such as purple and blue grapes, onions, plums, blackberries and eggplant rich antioxidant ideal for mental health, regulate blood pressure and immune system.
For its part the red as apples, strawberries, peppers, Tomatoes contain vitamin C, magnesium and lycopene that the welfare of the heart and reduce the risk of cancer.
