Eating out is not "sexy"! 3-color fruit and vegetable immunity upgrade

When you are a foreigner, you not only have insufficient intake of fruits and vegetables, but also the colors of the fruits and vegetables you eat are quite monotonous! According to a survey of "dietary color diversity" conducted by GO survey, even though the principles of "five kinds of fruits and vegetables a day" and "rainbow diet" are catchy, 65% people are seriously short of fruits and vegetables, and nearly 80% people can't eat only three colors of fruits and vegetables a day. Experts point out that fruits and vegetables of different colors are rich in different phytonutrients, so they should be eaten more to promote health. For example, white, orange and blue-purple have been proved to effectively enhance their immunity. (Audiovisual/Photojournalist Huang Zhiwen)

Eating colorful fruits and vegetables every day can supplement rich plant nutrients, enhance immunity and improve health. (Photography/Huang Zhiwen) The color numbers of fruits and vegetables in restaurants are greatly reduced.

According to the survey of "Color Diversity of Diet" by GO survey, after counting 265,438+000 respondents, it was found that 65% people thought they didn't get enough fruits and vegetables, 72% people ate out, and 44% people thought it was troublesome to prepare. Moreover, 76% of the respondents only eat less than three colors every day, and the most common foods are green fruits and vegetables.

It can also be seen in the survey that young women under 40 are lighter and consume less weight than men of the same age, subverting the image that women love health more. This may be because women of this age focus on their work and neglect self-care.

Professor Zhang Suqiong, Secretary-General of Taiwan Province Health Food Society, pointed out that American dietary guidelines suggest that at least 9 ~ 10 servings of fruits and vegetables should be consumed every day, and the colors should be balanced. However, according to the survey, due to the prevalence of foreign diners, China people are seriously short of fruits and vegetables. If the body lacks phytonutrients for a long time, it may affect the body function and let the disease take advantage of it!

Immune upgrade of white, blue-purple and orange fruits and vegetables

Professor Zhang Suqiong mentioned that phytonutrients are chemical substances rich in physiological activities in plants. According to the recent research results, plant nutrients can provide a way to start cell self-regulation, so that cells can maintain normal physiological response and inhibit virus attacks on cells, thus achieving the effect of enhancing immunity.

At present, there are more than 40 known plant nutrients, among which soybean isoflavones, flavonoids, polyphenols and sulfides are rich in content, which can effectively add points to immunity. In the choice of diet, white (apples, soybeans, onions, broccoli, etc. ), blue purple (blue flowers, grapes, black fungus, eggplant, black beans, etc. ) and oranges (grapefruit, citrus, lemon, carrot, pumpkin, papaya, etc. ) fruits and vegetables can be the main ones.

Professor Zhang Suqiong (middle), Secretary General of Taiwan Province Health Food Society, pointed out that eating more white, blue-purple and orange fruits and vegetables can effectively enhance immunity. (Photography/Huang Zhiwen) How healthy it is to eat colorful fruits and vegetables every day.

Regarding how people who eat out can eat healthier, nutritionist Vicky responded that people who eat out should reduce oil and meat and increase the proportion of vegetables and fruits. Take an adult's daily calorie requirement of 2000 calories as an example. Eat at least 4 servings of vegetables and 3 servings of fruits every day, and try to choose fruits and vegetables with different colors to supplement different phytonutrients.

The best way is to prepare lunch at home, or buy fruit instead of snacks. Usually, if time doesn't allow, it is quite practical to order more hot dishes or sauerkraut when eating out. It is helpful to improve immunity and spirit while getting enough plant nutrients.