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But not all fruit and vegetables are created equally, and shouldn\u2019t be prepared the same way either to best preserve their nutrients. A good rule of thumb is to never overcook your veg till it becomes soggy and mushy, and try to eat as many of them raw or crunchy as possible. This is to prevent the loss of those precious nutrients during cooking.<\/p>\n

There are some, however, like tomatoes, that actually offer more nutrients when cooked. So treat each vegetable differently, and try to diversify your diet and cooking methods.<\/p>\n

Nutrients in Fruit and Vegetables<\/strong><\/p>\n

Every type of fruit and veg varies, but in general, they\u2019re rich with vitamin A, C, E, magnesium, zinc, phosphorus, and folic acid. All of which is good for you as we don\u2019t produce it naturally, and amongst those folic acids is believed to reduce the levels of homocysteine in our blood, a substance that increases our risk of developing coronary heart disease.<\/p>\n

A diet of fresh fruit and vegetables is believed to reduce your risk of obesity and help you maintain a healthy weight, which improves your health overall. Fruit and veg are also known to lower your cholesterol levels and blood pressure.<\/p>\n

Beyond that, fruit and veg are naturally packed with phytochemicals. These are biologically active substances known to help fight off diseases, and scientific studies have shown that a consistent diet of fruit and vegetables reduces your risk of:<\/p>\n