Fruit has a basic role in the balance of the human diet due to its many nutritional properties.

Eating fruit is important due to:

1. Its high content of water which facilitates the elimination of toxins from our body and helps to keep us hydrated.

2. Its fiber content, which helps to regulate the functioning of our intestines.

3. It being almost the exclusive source of vitamin C. Nutrition experts recommend having at least three pieces of fruit a day, and to be sure that one of them is rich in vitamin C.

4. It contains antioxidants that protect against illnesses related to the breakdown of the nervous system, and cardiovascular illnesses including cancer.

We must eat vegetables and leafy greens everyday!

¡Debemos comer verduras y hortalizas todos los días!

The leafy green vegetables win due to their nutritional properties and bring balance to our diet. Nutrition experts recommend having at least 400 grams of vegetables and leafy greens per day.

The fresh leafy greens and vegetables are foods that contribute to hydrating our body due to their high water content, as well as being nutritious and healthy. They are rich in vitamins, minerals, fiber, and contain less starch and sugars, which explains their low calorie content.

They are also an undeniable source of substances that act as antioxidants. Due to all of this, they are considered basic for health and absolutely necessary to the concept of a balanced diet, whose most represented model is the Mediterranean diet.