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Wednesday, June 22, 2005 | ||
Fruits get a boost from governments new dietary guidelines(ARA) - We all know that fruits are good for us. They contain the vitamins and nutrients we need to make it through the day and stay healthy. Now the federal government is driving that message home in a big way. The recently updated USDA Dietary Guidelines recommend that Americans eat 2-5 servings of fruits a day, based on studies that link healthful diets, including these natural treats, to such health benefits as a lowered risk for certain cancers, stroke and heart disease. The USDA also recommends that the majority of fruit servings come from whole fruits, rather than fruit juices. A tasty way to help meet the governments new recommendations is by eating bananas. Making bananas a part of your diet is a great way to get a lot of the nutrients your body needs, including fiber, vitamin C and vitamin B6, and especially potassium, an essential nutrient that most Americans are lacking in their diet, says Jeff Filliater, senior vice president, Chiquita Fresh North America, a leading producer and distributor of quality fresh produce. Heres the lowdown on the health benefits of bananas:
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