Health Benefits of Eating Fruits and Vegetables

By CDPH

Fruits and vegetables are some of the healthiest and best tasting foods. They are low in sodium and calories, and most are fat free. Reach for blue, purple, green, white, yellow, orange, and red fruits and vegetables for your meals and snacks. They help your body get the vitamins, minerals, fiber, and other natural substances it needs to stay healthy.

Fruits and vegetables, as part of a healthy diet, may help you:

• Control your weight
• Lower your risk of stroke, heart disease, and high blood pressure
• Reduce your risk of type 2 diabetes
• Lower your risk of some types of cancer
• Boost your energy level
• Look and feel great!