Eat More Fruits and Veggies to Stay Healthy
Fruit and vegetable intake and the risk of cardiovascular disease, total cancer and all-cause mortality—a systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis of prospective studies
Not medical advice. For informational purposes only. Always consult a healthcare professional. Terms
Surprising Findings
Tinned fruit increases mortality risk by 14% per 100g/day, while fresh fruit reduces it.
Most people assume all fruit is healthy, regardless of form. This flips the script: processed fruit may be a hidden dietary hazard.
Practical Takeaways
Swap one serving of canned fruit or sugary snack for one apple or a handful of spinach daily.
Not medical advice. For informational purposes only. Always consult a healthcare professional. Terms
Surprising Findings
Tinned fruit increases mortality risk by 14% per 100g/day, while fresh fruit reduces it.
Most people assume all fruit is healthy, regardless of form. This flips the script: processed fruit may be a hidden dietary hazard.
Practical Takeaways
Swap one serving of canned fruit or sugary snack for one apple or a handful of spinach daily.
Publication
Journal
International Journal of Epidemiology
Year
2017
Authors
D. Aune, E. Giovannucci, P. Boffetta, L. Fadnes, N. Keum, T. Norat, D. Greenwood, E. Riboli, L. Vatten, S. Tonstad
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Claims (10)
Consumption of modern, selectively bred fruits and vegetables is associated with improved health outcomes in human populations.
People who eat more fruits and vegetables—up to about 10 servings a day—are much less likely to develop heart disease, with the biggest drop in risk coming from adding even a few servings to their diet.
Eating more oranges, grapefruits, and other citrus fruits is linked to a lower chance of having a stroke, with each extra serving helping a bit more.
People who eat more fruits and veggies each day—up to about 8 servings—are less likely to get heart disease, with the biggest drop in risk happening when they go from eating very little to eating a moderate amount.
Eating more fruits and vegetables—especially up to about 8 servings a day—lowers your chance of having a stroke, with the biggest drop in risk coming from just adding a few servings to your usual diet.