18 Aug Fruits and Vegetables: Organic weapons against human diseases
फल और सब्जियां: मानव रोगों के खिलाफ जैविक हथियार A man’s health is a very important aspect of his life. To say that “health is wealth” is not only to utter an old saying, but it means for most human beings, that staying fit and healthy is parallel to being wealthy. The person’s everyday life is influenced mainly by the state of his mind and body, especially by the presence and absence of certain diseases. People go through various efforts to stay fit, maintain good health, and ensure their longevity. These include engaging in fitness training, eating balanced and healthy diet, maintaining ideal weight, and stress management. Poor health is caused by different factors, such as poor eating habits, lack of exercise, stress, smoking and excessive alcohol intake. Poor diet mean excessive or deficient nutrient intake, which affects the body’s normal functions. These nutrients are necessary for body growth, metabolism, and other functions. There are about six nutrients, which are needed by the human body. These are: carbohydrates, proteins, fats, minerals, vitamins, and water. Fruits and vegetables play a vital role in human health by providing carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals, fat, enzymes, fiber, water and certain specific compounds which are essential for normal body function. Fruits and vegetables can also be called as organic weapon to fight with many serious...