West Des Moines Chiropractor Encourages Eating Fruits and Veggies to Reduce Inflammation, Osteoporosis Risk, and All-Cause Mortality
Do you eat your vegetables and fruits? Daily? Numerous times a day? Executive Chiropractic of Iowa encourages this everyday eating habit! And Executive Chiropractic of Iowa sees that you know fruits and vegetables are healthy foods, that you recognizes vegetables and fruit should be staples of your West Des Moines healthy diets, and that you recognizes eating fruits and vegetables is better than eating fast food. But do we – Executive Chiropractic of Iowa included! - eat fruits and vegetables like we should? Not likely. But you are not alone! Life interrupts our best plans! Executive Chiropractic of Iowa is just sharing this kind research-based notice of the advantage eating fruits and vegetables presents to West Des Moines 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! Executive Chiropractic of Iowa sees many West Des Moines chiropractic patients who will love to read this! There is increasing evidence that fruit and vegetable consumption affects all-cause mortality. In a study of over 6000 people over 6 years, eating more fruits and vegetables (especially in those who ate 7 servings or more a day) decreases all-cause mortality. (1) The variety of fruits and vegetables plays an important role in reducing inflammation and reducing C-reactive protein (CRP) concentrations as well. (2)
FRUIT AND VEGETABLE INTAKE IMPROVES BMD
Lower bone mineral density (BMD) folks see more positive results of consuming more fruits and vegetables and a lower incidence of osteoporosis, too. Executive Chiropractic of Iowa sees many West Des Moines chiropractic patients with osteoporosis who want to do what they can to stop, treat and prevent it. In one study, the more fruits and vegetables eaten, the higher the BMD and lower the osteoporosis risk in middle and older age folks. And for those who may not love vegetables, you’re in luck! Fruit is more likely beneficial in this respect than vegetables. At least increase your fruit consumption! (3)
HOW TO UP YOUR INTAKE OF FRUITS AND VEGGIES
If you are hesitant in eating fruits and vegetables, try being kid-like. Take a chance, and let yourself play with your food as one article states that sensory play leads to tasting fruits and vegetables you play with! (4) It works for preschool kids who attempted tasting their “play” fruits and veggies! Executive Chiropractic of Iowa would love you to share 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 West Des Moines chiropractor and explore other ways to perk up your daily nutritional intake of fruits and vegetables for the good of your body’s health and longevity.
