Fruits & Vegetables
Daily Intake
Men and women should eat at least 2 cups of fruit and 3 cups of vegetables per day for optimal health. Fruit and vegetables have been proven to have significant health benefits and lower the risk of developing chronic diseases. Fruits and vegetables also provide a good source of vitamins and minerals, including vitamin C, potassium, and folate.
Fruits
Fruits include any fresh, canned, frozen, or dried fruit, and it may be whole, cut-up, or pureed. Fruit juice can count as well as long as it's 100% fruit juice and for optimal health, make sure the juice contains little or no added sugar.
Daily Recommendation
2 cups per day
Vegetables
Vegetables include any fresh, canned, frozen, or dried fruit, and it may be whole, cut-up, or pureed. vegetable juice can count as well as long as it's 100% vegetable juice and for optimal health, make sure the juice contains little or no added sugar.
Daily Recommendation
3 cups per day
Health Benefits
Variety is essential when it comes to fruits and vegetables. Different fruits and vegetables will give you various health benefits. Overall a diet rich in fruits and vegetables has been proven to provide the following health benefits:
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Lower blood pressure
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reduce the risk of heart disease
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reduce the risk of stroke
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prevent some types of cancer
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lower risk of eye problem
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lower risk of digestive problems
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have a positive effect upon blood sugar
