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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.