Why fruits and vegetables protect our body from diseases

by time news

2023-08-24 14:22:10

Par Aline Richard

Posted 3 hours ago, Updated 2 minutes ago

92% of French people say they enjoy eating fruits and vegetables. Haris – stock.adobe.com

SURVEY – Consumed regularly as part of a balanced and varied diet, fruits and vegetables, like legumes, nuts, seeds and spices help prevent chronic diseases.

Strawberry gazpacho with basil, spinach with almond cream or an apple and blueberry crumble… Summer is the best season to enjoy the fruits, vegetables, herbs and nuts that our body needs to thrive. maintain good health. “Eat green”, we all know this recommendation – thanks in particular to the slogan about “5 fruits and vegetables a day”.

There is even a real enthusiasm of the French about them, if we are to believe an Ifop survey carried out in March 2022. Thus, 92% of French people say they enjoy tasting fruits and vegetables; 79% of them would ideally like to consume more, and 68% consider that going to a more plant-based diet would be good for their health, which is also the objective of 52% of respondents.

But do these statements come true in reality with a well-stocked vegetable drawer at the bottom of the fridge and an overflowing fruit basket? Not really. On average, we consume…

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