Don't like eating vegetables and fruits, is that okay?

Even in the United States, more than 90% of the population does not consume enough vegetables and nearly 90% do not eat the recommended amount of fruit, according to Parade news site.

So what happens if you don't eat fruits and vegetables?

Here, experts explain what happens if you don't eat vegetables.

1. Reduced fiber intake

Many people do not like to eat vegetables and fruits.

Nutritionist Cara Harbstreet, a food and nutrition consultant working in the US, explains: By not eating vegetables, you will miss out on important nutrients, including fiber.

Nutrient deficiencies and a constant lack of fiber can take a toll on your gut health or overall health, leading to irregular bowel movements and digestive upset.

2. Increased risk of disease

“Vegetables can help you feel your best and live your longest, best life,” says Jennifer Hernandez, a clinical nutritionist. “Not eating enough fruits and vegetables on a regular basis can increase your risk of many health conditions, including cancer, heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, and stroke. And in general, not eating enough vegetables can weaken your immune system.”

Without the vitamins and antioxidants from fruits and vegetables, the immune system may have difficulty fighting off illness.

3. There may be less energy

Dietitian Kalyn True, a nutrition consultant at Memorial Hermann Northeast Hospital System (USA), said: Vegetables provide energy for the body to function. They provide essential vitamins and minerals that help convert food into energy.

Consistently skipping vegetables can cause fatigue and lethargy throughout the day, making it difficult to concentrate or perform daily activities.

4. Skin problems may appear

Vegetables contain nutrients like vitamin A and antioxidants that promote healthy skin, says Chavez. Not eating enough vegetables can lead to dull, dry skin, acne, and premature aging.

5. It's okay if you eat fruit.

If you eat plenty of fruit and get important nutrients from other sources, skipping vegetables may not make any big difference.

If you eat plenty of fruit and get important nutrients from other sources, skipping vegetables may not make a big difference, says Harbstreet, because you can get enough nutrients from other foods.

However, that doesn't mean you should give up on vegetables. To be safe, don't eliminate vegetables from your overall diet, advises Harbstreet.

What happens if you don't eat fruit?

Basically, don't eat fruit and don't eat vegetables. Different fruits and vegetables contain different nutrients, so eat a variety of different colors.

Similar to not eating enough vegetables, not eating enough fruit regularly can have consequences, says Chavez.

Like vegetables, fruits are rich in essential vitamins, minerals and antioxidants.

These nutrients can help boost immunity, provide fiber, reduce disease risk, hydrate, energize, and beautify skin, according to Parade.

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/khong-thich-an-rau-va-trai-cay-co-sao-khong-185240623162512145.htm