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  Vegetables and Fruits Vegetables and fruits are an important part of a healthy diet, and variety is as important as quantity. No single fruit or vegetable provides all of the nutrients you need to be healthy. Eat plenty every day. A diet rich in vegetables and fruits can lower blood pressure, reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke, prevent some types of cancer, lower risk of eye and digestive problems, and have a positive effect upon blood sugar, which can help keep appetite in check. Eating non-starchy vegetables and fruits like apples, pears, and green leafy vegetables may even promote weight loss. [1] Their low glycemic loads prevent blood sugar spikes that can increase hunger. At least nine different families of fruits and vegetables exist, each with potentially hundreds of different plant compounds that are beneficial to health. Eat a variety of types and colors of produce in order to give your body the mix of nutrients it needs. This not only ensures a greater diversit...

  30 Healthiest Fruits to Eat, According to Nutritionists These delicious options are packed with health benefits. BY  ALYSSA JUNG UPDATED: JUL 28, 2023 REVIEWED BY STEFANI SASSOS, M.S., R.D.N., C.S.O., C.D.N., NASM-CPT NUTRITION LAB DIRECTOR SAVE ARTICLE TANJA IVANOVA // GETTY IMAGES If there's one thing we could all benefit from a little more of, it's fresh produce! That's because fruits and vegetables are filled with an array of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants that help keep our body running from head-to-toe. "Including more fruit in your everyday meals and snacks is one of my top tips for making more nutritious food choices that will ultimately contribute to good overall health, weight maintenance, and  healthy weight loss  if you're seeking it,"  says Jaclyn London, R.D. , nutrition consultant, host of the podcast  The Business of Wellness , and author of  Dressing on the Side (& Other Diet Myths Debunked) . Research shows  shows...