NUTRI: GET RID OF THESE FIVE HEALTH PROBLEMS THROUGH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES

Taking Fruits Twice, Vegetables Thrice a Week Elongates Life – Study


Several studies have proven that fruits and vegetables are critical to promoting good health. In fact, fruits and vegetables should be the foundation of a healthy diet. Most people need to double the amount of fruits and vegetables they eat every day to enjoy long life.



A study conducted by Imperial College London (ICL) and Harvard scientists has shed more light on taking of fruits twice and vegetables thrice a week, they found that it could prevent not just 7.8 million premature deaths each year but also lower risk of disease and prevention of early death.

Scientific evidence indicates that frequent consumption of fruits and vegetables can prevent oesophageal, stomach, pancreatic, bladder and cervical cancers and that a diet high in fruits and vegetables could prevent 20 per cent of most types of cancers.

After analysing more than 2 million adults worldwide, Harvard scientists reported that our five-a-day should be made up of two fruits and three vegetables for a longer life.

“While groups like the American Heart Association recommend four to five servings each of fruits and vegetables daily, consumers likely get inconsistent messages about what defines optimal daily intake of fruits and vegetables such as the recommended amount, and which foods to include and avoid,” said lead author Dr Dong Wang.