We analyzed the available evidence and found that adults who eat more fruits and vegetables tend to have a 10% lower risk of dying from any cause compared to those who eat less, with the greatest benefit seen in those with the highest intake [1]. This pattern was observed across 47 studies, and none of the studies we reviewed showed the opposite result. What we’ve found so far suggests a consistent link between higher fruit and vegetable intake and a reduced chance of death from any reason. The benefit appears to grow as intake increases, meaning those eating the most tend to see the strongest association. We did not find any evidence that contradicts this pattern in the studies we reviewed. However, we did not measure whether eating more directly causes this change, nor did we determine if other lifestyle factors might be involved. The studies we looked at tracked patterns over time, but they don’t prove that fruits and vegetables alone are responsible for the difference. Our current analysis shows that people who regularly include more fruits and vegetables in their diet are more likely to live longer, based on the data available. But we also recognize that diet is just one part of a person’s overall health habits. We don’t know if switching to more fruits and vegetables will change someone’s risk, or if those who eat more are simply doing other things that help them live longer. The evidence we’ve reviewed leans toward a connection between higher fruit and vegetable consumption and lower risk of death, but we can’t say for sure why. What we can say is that adding more fruits and vegetables to your plate is a simple, low-risk habit that aligns with what the data shows so far.