Do you munch on vegetables and fruits? Daily? Numerous times daily? New Hampshire Spine and Sport urges this everyday eating habit! And New Hampshire Spine and Sport recognizes that you know fruits and vegetables are healthy foods, that you recognizes vegetables and fruit should be staples of your Southern New Hampshire healthy diets, and that you recognizes eating fruits and vegetables is better than eating fast food. But do we – New Hampshire Spine and Sport included! - eat fruits and vegetables like we should? Unlikely. But you are not the only one! Life distracts our best intentions! New Hampshire Spine and Sport is just letting you in on this gentle research-based notice of the good eating fruits and vegetables extends to Southern New Hampshire chiropractic folks and their friends and family members!
FRUIT AND VEGETABLE INTAKE REDUCES INFLAMMATION AND MAY KEEP DEATH AT BAY LONGER
Eating right just may allow you to live longer! New Hampshire Spine and Sport knows many Southern New Hampshire chiropractic patients who’ll love to hear this! There is increasing evidence that fruit and vegetable consumption affects all-cause mortality. In a study of over 6000 people over 6 years, consuming more fruits and vegetables (particularly in those who had 7 servings or more a day) reduces all-cause mortality. (1) The variety of fruits and vegetables has an important role in lowering inflammation and decreasing C-reactive protein (CRP) concentrations, too. (2)
FRUIT AND VEGETABLE INTAKE IMPROVES BMD
Lower bone mineral density (BMD) folks experiences more positive outcomes of consuming more fruits and vegetables and a lower rate of osteoporosis, too. New Hampshire Spine and Sport has in its Southern New Hampshire chiropractic practice many Southern New Hampshire chiropractic patients with osteoporosis who want to do what they can to stop, treat and prevent it. In one report, the more fruits and vegetables consumed, the higher the BMD and lower the osteoporosis risk in middle and older age folks. And for those who may not be lovers of vegetables, you’re in luck! Fruit is more likely beneficial in this concern than vegetables. At least increase your fruit intake! (3)
HOW TO UP YOUR INTAKE OF FRUITS AND VEGGIES
If you are undecided about eating fruits and vegetables, try being a kid again. Take a chance, and let yourself play with your food because one article points out that sensory play is the forerunner to tasting fruits and vegetables you play with! (4) It works for preschool kids who tried tasting their “play” fruits and veggies! New Hampshire Spine and Sport would love to hear your stories if you take a stab at this!
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Listen to this PODCAST by Dr. Chris DeVeau on The Back Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson. He shares how nutrition plays a role in overall health and healing, specifically for a patient with arm pain.
Schedule an appointment today with your Southern New Hampshire chiropractor and check out other ways to perk up your daily nutritional intake of fruits and vegetables for the good of your body’s health and longevity.