5 a Day Keep Cancer Away Eat at least five servings of fruit a
day. If you're not getting an apple a day -- or any fruit for
that matter -- it's time to change your unhealthy ways. A
campaign has been established promoting the importance of
consuming five to nine servings of colorful fruits and
vegetables every day. Fruits and vegetables provide vitamins,
minerals, fibers and other health-enhancing properties. They're
also responsible for warding off cancer and other deadly
diseases. Antioxidants like lycopene -- found in tomatoes and
tomato products like ketchup - plus phytochemicals help
neutralize free radicals, which play a part in the development
of certain cancers. Other healthy dietary habits can ward off
cancer as well. The fiber in fruits and vegetables, especially
those whose skin can be eaten like potatoes and apples, help
food move through the intestines and out of the body, promoting
a healthy digestive system and colon. Foods that are high in
fiber are usually low in fat, which boosts health as