Summer is a gracious time for those who try to lead a healthy lifestyle. Thanks to the abundance of high-quality vegetables, fruits and berries, you can adjust your diet and make it maximally vitamin. However, hazards can be touched here.
Berries. Experts argue that berries are richer than vitamins. Especially black currant, which contains a huge amount of vitamin C. By the way, it is preserved in berries, even if they freeze them. Very useful organism red currant, output toxins. Blueberries containing polyphenols Anthocian and Vitamin A. Save youth - blueberry rich in antioxidants will help to improve vision. Raspberries and strawberries strengthen the body's immune system. Cherry and sweet cherry will help to normalize pressure and cholesterol, avoid the formation of thrombus and strengthen the heart and vessels.
Fruits. Fresh apples are rich in vitamin C. Peach, apricots and nectarines contain vitamin A. In Melons there are folic acid, which has a beneficial effect on the human nervous system.
Vegetables and greens. In the summer, you need to try to include fresh greens in dishes: dill, parsley, basil, mint. All red vegetables are rich in vitamin A and C. Pepper and cabbage are necessary for acute vision and bone strength.
Natalia Grishin
Natalia Grishina, k. M., Doctor Gastroenterologist, nutritionist:
- Fresh berries, fruits and vegetables are rich in vitamins and fiber. An adult healthy person needs to have at least four hundred grams of such food. This is an excellent prevention of thick and rectum cancer. In many berries, for example, in a silky, contains antioxidant resveratrol, which prevents aging. But not all people are fresh fruits and vegetables are beneficial. If after the consumption of plant food you feel the bloating, flatulence, a liquid chair, heartburn, belching, abdominal pain - it means raw berries, fruits, vegetables and greens need to be limited or excluded from the diet. At least for the treatment. Otherwise, it can cause exacerbation of pancreatitis, gastritis, stomach ulcers. If the gastrointestinal tract is in stress, he is hard to digest food, rich in fiber. If a person has gastritis, then berries and fruits, as well as vegetables containing acids, can cause an irritating effect. For example, in the composition of tomatoes there are many organic acids: amber, wine, glycolic, apple, lemon. People suffering from disease gasts, it is recommended to eat thermally processed vegetable food: cook, bake, do a pair. If you felt unpleasant feelings after ate a lot of berries or vegetables, it is recommended to contact the gastroenterologist.