|
Furthermore, CFG
recommends that all should eat at
least one dark green
and one orange vegetable each day.
We offer many varieties of dark,
leafy greens such as fresh spinach, swiss chard, kale and
lettuces,
and many choices of
carrots.
Canada’s Food
Guide states that following the recommendations helps:
-
·
Meet the
needs for vitamins, minerals and other nutrients
-
·
Reduce
the risk of obesity, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, certain types of cancer
and osteoporosis
-
·
Contribute
to overall health and vitality
For specific
Nutrition Facts and Nutrition Labels on the vegetables we grow, visit www.vhqfoods.ca. They provide information on nutrition, links to reliable
health sites and links regarding foods that relate to illness and diseases.
|
