Why eat fruit?

Question

Can I go through life not eating fruits and vegetables and still live past 90 years old?

I'm pretty healthy, and I hardly ever get sick...what do you think?

I'm still in my twenties, and I try to excercise when I get the chance to.

Sound advice would be appreciated...

Thank You

Answer 1

If you want to be healthy then you have to eat your fruits and veggies. They, along with grains and meats are the only natural food you are going to get. You're young, you may feel healthy and fine now, but wait a few years and you'll notice that it's not the same anymore. You need to find a healthy lifestyle.

If you are looking to achieve the body you've always wanted, a healthy lifestyle, or self-discipline then check this out.

Getting rid of fat in general, building lean muscle, and defining your physique is 60% diet, 30% exercise, and 10% mental thought. You must eat the right foods, exercise more often than you don't, burn more calories than you consume, think and speak positively about yourself, try making life as stress free as possible, and get rest so that your body can repair itself.

Portion control is the key to reaching your goal. You don't want to over-eat. A portion should be the size of your fist. Meals should consist of one portion of carbohydrates and protein, and a portion of fat (is: a handful).

Carbohydrates: Apples, Bananas, Blueberries, Raspberries, Strawberries, Mangos, Pineapple, Tomatoes, Cucumber, Celery, Carrots, Broccoli, Asparagus, Green Beans, Sweet Potatoes, Corn, Steel Cut Oatmeal, Whole "Grain" Bread.

Protein: Egg Whites, Salmon, Tuna, Halibut, Chicken Breasts, Lean Ground Turkey, Turkey Breasts, Protein Powder, Protein Bars (Power Crunch Bar, Cliff Builder Bar) You don't want a high calorie, high fat, high sugar bar. The two I listed are good ones, and they taste great too!

Fat: Organic Peanut Butter, "Raw" Almonds or Walnuts, Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing. (Only consume a handful of nuts, with your breakfast, lunch, and dinner.) Fats help with digestion.

You want to have 4-5 small meals per day. 2-3 hours apart. You will never go hungry and your metabolism will not slow down. Stop eating 2-3 hours before bed. If possible get 8 hours of sleep, this plays a major role in losing belly fat.

Meal Planning: (Preparation is key.)

Meal 1: Protein, Carbohydrate, Fat (1 bottle of WATER)
Meal 2: Protein shake or bar (A glass of WATER)
Meal 3: Protein, Carbohydrate, Fat (1 bottle of WATER)
Meal 4: Protein shake or bar (A glass of WATER)
Meal 5: Protein, Carbohydrate, Fat (1 bottle of WATER)

Drink half of your weight (or more) in oz. of water per day.
(ex: 120lbs = drink 60oz. of water per day-or more.)

Exercise: (Arrange this plan to fit your schedule).

Mon- light weights upper body, 30-60 min cardio, and abs
Tue- cardio 60 minutes (power walk, run, elliptical, etc.)
Wed- light weights lower body, 20-30 min cardio, and abs
Thu- cardio 60 minutes (power walk, run, elliptical, etc.)
Fri- light weights upper body, 30-60 min cardio, and abs
Sat- cardio 60 minutes (power walk, run, elliptical, etc.)

It’s important to sign up to a gym, perhaps get a workout partner/personal trainer it offers motivation.

This is my plan that I have made after doing research. It has worked for me, and I've helped friends lose weight this way! If you stick with it, it eventually becomes a lifestyle. If you are going to eat junk food, do it in moderation. Eventually you won't even crave it.I like to keep my diet as natural and organic as possible. Multivitamins are also a good idea, just to help strengthen your immune system.

If you are looking for a health book that offers more information on food, fitness, meal planning, and motivation; I am a big fan of the "Body-for-LIFE" book as well as the "Eating-for-LIFE" cookbook both written by, Bill Phillips. It is what got me where I am today, living a healthy and satisfying life.

There is also a great website: http://www.fitday.com
FitDay is a free online diet and weight-loss journal. The FitDay journal allows you to track your diet and activities with no guess work. This lets you take control of your diet and fitness and achieve your fitness goals.

If you have any additional questions or just want someone to talk with, feel free to e-mail me! I love talking about this stuff as you can see!

Answer 2

Fruit and veg should be a staple in any healthy diet - a diet is not healthy if it doesn't contain fresh fruit and veg. Amongst other things, vegetables, specifically leafy greens and carrots provide an anti-oxidant effect to the body. Many problems in the body and diseases (cancer, premature aging, cholesterol) are all influenced by free radicals. Free radicals are reactive molecules found in the body or brought in through radiation and pollution in the environment (smoking, fumes, alcohol, aeroplane and train travel). You need the anti-oxidants to help protect you from these free radicals. The most potent ant-oxidants are the carotenoids, of which lycopene, leutin, alpha carotene and beta carotene are the most powerfull, and no surprises these come from the fruit and veg you eat. therefore no fruit and veg = no/minimal protection. In addition the fresh fruit and veg contain vitamins and minerals essential to the body to prevent diseases, you may feel fit and healthy now, but no fruit and veg will take it's toll in the future!

Answer 3

Date back in the ancient times. All people eat were fruits. It's good source of vitamins and energizes you. It has natural sugars so you won't get fat or add on calories. Fills you up quite a bit if you eat a lot too. Ever try eating 2 cantalopes?

Answer 4

your born with so much to get through the first part of life but no proper nutrition and things start heading south a lot faster. that's why you start seeing the difference at the 25 +/_mark. no proper fuel cant regenerate.
sort of like a car needs always fresh oil .
look at people in third world get bad nutrition and lots of exercises... that is your future without proper nutrition.

no fruits and veggies or regular 8 hours sleep late 60's is big big dreaming....

Answer 5

You NEED to eat fruits and veggies unless you wanna get scurvy a desiese that makes you look really ulgy the only way you can prevent it is eating fruits and veggies

Answer 6

If your ancestors have lived without eating any fruit or vegetable, you may inherit those traits. In this case,you may stay healthy without eating any fruit or vegetable.

Answer 7

Fruit is a good source of vitiman C, and fiber, and the added benefit, it make your BM regular.

Answer 8

fruits & vegetables have certain vitamins your body needs to stay healthy.

Answer 9

Watch out for scurvy.

Answer 10

Eat it its good for you