Introduction

Definition Of Health
The state of being hale, sound, or whole, in body, mind, or soul; especially, the state of being free from physical disease or pain.
Surely everyone has heard by now that the recommended daily intake of fruits and vegetables is 5 portions. In some instances, the recommended intake of fruit and vegetables is steadily rising up to 13 portions a day, in the hope of encouraging people to become more healthy. Eating a diet rich in fruit and vegetables can lower and prevent a number of serious illnesses and health problems, such as cancer, high blood pressure and cardiovascular diseases.
Once you start to eat healthy and if you couple this with a number of exercise sessions throughout the week, you will soon start to see and feel the benefits. Some benefits are, loosing weight, having more energy, look better and feel happier.
If you generally do not eat a lot of fruit and vegetables and are finding it difficult to add a few more portions to your daily diet, here are a few ideas to start you off:

• Start the day with a glass of freshly squeezed orange or grapefruit juice
• Add sliced banana, strawberries, kiwi to your breakfast cereal
• Have a fruit smoothie for breakfast made with banana, yogurt and other fruit
• Add lettuce, sliced tomato, cucumber to sandwiches
• Try different and exotic salads for a change
• Have a fruit salad for desert