Staying healthy and maintaining vitality is about living your best life with energy and confidence to do the things that bring you joy. Whether that's playing tennis, traveling the Mediterranean or tooling around your house, feeling good starts with good food.
If you're preventing a chronic disease or managing one on a regular basis, a nutritious diet can help you be in control of your health. According to the 2020-2025 US Dietary Guidelines, balance, variety and moderation are key to a healthy diet. Research shows that food is medicine!
What Science Says
A recent 2018 review article in the journal Nutrients finds that a diet including more whole fruit has several health benefits including supporting healthy bowel movement frequency, and long term weight management, lowering risk for cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes, decreasing risk for depression and improving bone mineral density, particularly in post-menopausal women.
In addition, a 2020 systematic review in the journal Nutrients indicates a diet high in fruit and vegetables can help support mental health in adults. The review states this may include improved feelings of optimism, self-efficacy, life satisfaction, and happiness.
Sweet Success
Natural Delights Medjool dates are a delicious treat that can be a part of a nutritious diet throughout all ages. With sixteen essential nutrients, including potassium and dietary fiber, they're a delightful way to fuel a fulfilling life.
Beyond potassium and fiber, Medjool dates provide slowly digested carbohydrates to boost your morning walk, workout or swim class or give you a pick-me-up for an afternoon hike or bike ride.
Medjool dates are also a source of antioxidants and a simple, delicious fruit for the whole family.
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