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I know I should eat more fruits and vegetables, but what is their real health value to me?

Fruits and vegetables are an important part of a healthy diet based on consuming a wide variety of foods. To understand the preventive and protective role fruits and vegetables can play in your overall well-being, see the publication, The Health Value of Fruits and Vegetables, http://www.extension.iastate.edu/Publications/PM1855.pdf


Reference: The Health Value of Fruits and Vegetables, Pm 1855, Iowa State University Extension
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