Studies have shown that the more fruits and vegetables you eat, the better your health.
Nearly 350 studies conducted in different parts of the world have examined the effects of fruits and vegetables on health, including heart disease, cancer, and premature death.
In the results, experts found that people who habitually eat 800 grams or more of fruits and vegetables daily have a lower risk of health problems.
Below are various health conditions whose risk reduction is related to the types of fruits and vegetables and their specific amounts.
Heart attack: Consumption of 200 grams of fruits and vegetables daily has been found to reduce the risk of this disease by 8%, especially with vitamin C, apples or pears, fruit juices, green leafy vegetables, carrots, and sweet potatoes.
Stroke: Eating 200 grams daily has been found to reduce the risk of this disease by 16%. This includes apples or pears, lemons, green leafy vegetables, and pickled vegetables.
Heart disease: Eating 200 grams of fruits and vegetables daily was associated with an 8% reduction in the risk of this disease, especially apples or pears, lemons, carrots, green leafy vegetables, and other vegetables.
Cancer: Similarly, the risk of cancer was found to be reduced by 3% if 200 grams of fruits and vegetables were eaten daily.
Deaths: The risk of early death was also reduced by 10% by eating 200 grams of fruits and vegetables, especially apples or pears, berries, and potatoes.
