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The Benefits of Eating Fruits and Vegetables
Fruits and vegetables are an important part of a healthy diet. They are packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that can help protect your health.
Eating fruits and vegetables can help you:
Lose weight or maintain a healthy weight
Reduce your risk of heart disease
Reduce your risk of stroke
Reduce your risk of type 2 diabetes
Reduce your risk of some types of cancer
Improve your vision
Improve your mood
Boost your energy levels
Promote healthy skin
Strengthen your bones
Improve your digestive health
The recommended daily intake of fruits and vegetables is 5 servings per day. However, most Americans only eat about 1.5 servings per day.
There are many ways to add more fruits and vegetables to your diet. You can eat them fresh, frozen, canned, or dried. You can also juice them or add them to smoothies.