Healing Naturally: How Fruits and Vegetables Help Cure Diseases
Eating fruits and vegetables provides numerous health benefits that can help prevent and manage various diseases due to their rich nutrient profiles. Here's a concise overview of their benefits in curing or mitigating diseases: 1. **Cardiovascular Diseases**: - - **Mechanism**: Fruits and vegetables are high in fiber, antioxidants (e.g., vitamins C and E, flavonoids), and potassium, which reduce blood pressure, lower cholesterol, and decrease inflammation. - **Evidence**: Diets rich in fruits and vegetables, like the DASH diet, are linked to a lower risk of heart disease and stroke. For example, a 2017 meta-analysis found that higher fruit and vegetable intake reduced cardiovascular mortality by up to 20%. - **Examples**: Leafy greens (spinach, kale), berries, and citrus fruits are particularly beneficial. 2. **Cancer**: - - **Mechanism**: Antioxidants and phytochemicals ...