Everyone knows that eating well is essential for good health.
You know a healthy diet reduces your risk of developing chronic
diseases including cardiovascular, type 2 diabetes, cancer, and
dementia, all of which lead to premature death. But what are you
doing about it? Because while genetics, lifestyle choices,
environmental factors, and events out of your control also play
a part in your health and longevity, you can control what you
eat. So what should you include in your diet to keep a youthful
appearance and to improve your body's ability to recover from
and avoid illness? This one should come as no surprise: fruits
and vegetables are good for you. They provide high amounts of
antioxidants, which help ward off infection and disease. A diet
full of these plant-based foods helps you keep a healthy weight,
which reduces your risk for a number of medical conditions,
including heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and certain cancers.
The recommended servings of fruit per day are two to four, and
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