Fresh Produce and Your Health

The health benefits of fruits, vegetables and other plant foods in the diet are becoming more evident each day. The more we learn about the phytochemicals and nutrients present in fruits and vegetables, and the role that diet plays in disease prevention, the healthier food choices we make.

Consumption of more fruits and vegetables can reduce cancer risk, obesity and diabetes, as well as improve cardiac health, bone health, longevity and cognition.

Eating adequate amounts of fruits and vegetables daily will provide a wealth of nutrients. Micronutrients like vitamin C and vitamin A, phytonutrients like lycopene and resveratrol, and indoles in cruciferous vegetables, are being explored for their health potential.

Our goal is to raise awareness about the interconnected issues of fresh produce and health, and to offer consumers timely and helpful information on the many benefits of healthy food choices.

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Essential Vitamins & Nutrients
Health Benefits of Vegetables
Health Benefits of Fruit
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Glossary of Terms