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Pridefit June Challenge: Protein

Join the Pridefit Produce Challenge for FREE!
Fill out this form to download our June Veggie & Fruit tracker, along with our "basics" grocery shopping list.
Why Veggies & Fruits?
There are so many components of sustainable health; sleep, mindset, movement, connections, nutrition etc.
Why did we choose to focus just on nutrition and only on veggies & fruits? The truth is, there isn't one aspect of our health that is more important than others. However, there are aspects that we tend to neglect more often. In my opinion, produce is one of those. Here are just some of the reasons veggies & fruits are important and worth a month-long reset. Insights from Eating Well.

Inflammation.
Sometimes inflammation is good—like when you get injured, acute inflammation is necessary for the healing process—but too much chronic inflammation isn't great for our bodies. Veggies are one of the best foods to eat to help you fend off inflammation. They are rich in antioxidants and phytochemicals to help your body reduce chronic inflammation.

Blood Pressure.
When it comes to your diet and blood pressure, eating too much salt isn't great. But, eating more potassium-rich foods can help reduce the damage of a high-sodium diet. Vegetables, like beets and spinach, deliver potassium (and other nutrients) and the fiber from vegetables also helps your heart.

Fiber.
Eating high-fiber foods like whole grains, fruits, legumes, nuts and yes, vegetables can help you get enough of this key nutrient.
Fiber is great for your heart and gut, and can also keep you full and reduce your risk of developing diabetes. All vegetables have fiber, so choose a variety to get your fill.

Immune System.
It's no secret that what you eat impacts your immune system. Vitamin C is a key nutrient that's found in lots of vegetables that helps keep your immune system strong. People are always surprised to learn that broccoli and bell peppers have more vitamin C than an orange.