HEALTH BENEFITS OF FRESH FRUITS & VEGETABLES
Reduce risk of cancer
Low-fat diets, and fruits and vegetables that contain dietary
fiber and vitamins A and C may reduce the risks of some types
of cancer.
 Reduce
risk of coronary heart disease
Diets low in saturated fat, cholesterol and total fat, and
diets that are rich in fruits and vegetables that contain
certain types of dietary fiber may reduce the risk of coronary
heart disease.
Reduce risk of hypertension
Low-sodium diets may reduce the risk of hypertension and high
blood pressure. Fruits and vegetables are naturally low in
sodium content.
Reduce risks of birth defects by increasing folate
Healthful diets with adequate folate may reduce a woman's
risk of having a child with brain or spinal cord birth defects.
Reduce risk of high blood pressure and stroke
Diets that consist of foods that contain potassium and are
low in sodium may reduce the risk of high blood pressure and
stroke.
SOURCE: Produce
Marketing Association and the Produce
for Better Health Foundation.
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>> Lime Nutrition Chart
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