Vegetables May Have Emotional Benefits

If there are any doubts about the power of fruits and vegetables, each new study that comes out seems to be erasing them.  From healthy antioxidants and phytochemicals to the wealth of vitamins, minerals and fiber, fruits and vegetables are proving again and again what a boost they can be to a healthy diet and lifestyle.

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If there are any doubts about the power of fruits and vegetables, each new study that comes out seems to be erasing them.  From healthy antioxidants and phytochemicals to the wealth of vitamins, minerals and fiber, fruits and vegetables are proving again and again what a boost they can be to a healthy diet and lifestyle.
The latest study is no exception.  According to Fruits and Veggies More Matters, a recent study shows that making vegetables a part of your meal can actually have “positive emotional benefits for the diner… as well as the preparer.”

The study, published in Public Health Nutrition, found that adding vegetables enhances enjoyment of a meal and heightens the diners’ perception of the cook.  Yes, adding those vegetables makes the meal that much better!  To make the most of this news, Fruits and Veggies More Matters recommends getting the whole family involved in meals from start to finish.  Give everyone a job during preparation, from choosing vegetable side dishes to taste-testing chopped ingredients, and sit down together to enjoy the meal and conversation, free from distractions.