Eat two servings of other vegetables.
from How Not to Die: Daily Dozen by Michael Greger
A lack of vegetable intake is the fifth-leading dietary risk factor for death and disability. If Americans would eat the minimum recommended dose, it would save 100,000 lives annually. So, eat vegetables as if your life depends on it. Studies show that different vegetables have different effects on our bodies. It’s good to eat a variety of vegetables: leafy, non-leafy, green, and not green.
How to Apply This
Examples: Asparagus, beets, peppers, carrots, sweet corn, garlic, mushrooms, onions, purple potatoes, pumpkin, sea vegetables, snap peas, squash, sweet potatoes, tomatoes, zucchini.
Daily recommendation: 2 servings per day
Serving size:
- 60g raw leafy vegetables
- 50g raw or cooked non-leafy vegetables
- 125ml vegetable juice
- 7g dried mushrooms
Note: Eating a variety of vegetables ensures access to many different nutrients.
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