“Diets rich in fruits and vegetables (FV) are associated with decreased morbidity and mortality from a variety of chronic diseases, including cardiovascular disease, stroke, hypertension, diabetes, and certain types of cancer.”

Bazzano LA. The high cost of not consuming fruits and vegetables. J Am Diet Assoc. 2006 Sep; 106(9):1364-8.

“Eating FV may also play an important role in managing weight and preventing obesity.”

Tohill BC, Seymour J, Serdula M, Kettel-Khan L, Rolls BJ. What epidemiologic studies tell us about the relationship between fruit and vegetable consumption and body weight. Nutr Rev. 2004 Oct; 62(10):365-74.

“Antioxidants provide an important line of defense against oxidative stress, such as that caused by smoking and from passive smoking”

Evans P, Halliwell B. Micronutrients: oxidant/antioxidant status.Br J Nutr. 2001 May; 85 Suppl 2():S67-74.

“Increased consumption of fruits and vegetables helps reduce the risk for heart disease and certain cancers as well.”