How many fruits and vegetables do we really need? - Harvard Health
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Evidence suggests that eating five servings of fruits and vegetables per day is associated with lower risks of many health conditions and even premature death, compared with eating two servings of fruits and vegetables per day.
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Diet & Weight Loss - Harvard Health
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Harvard Medical School Agrees: Fruits and Vegetables Can Improve
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What's the difference between fruit and vegetables?
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Eat fruits and veggies for a long life - Harvard Health
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Eating more fruits and vegetables may help men with memory loss
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A balanced diet Irish Cancer Society
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Harvard study says 2 fruits, 3 vegetables 'right' number of daily
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The benefits of fruits and vegetables
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How Many Servings of Fruits and Vegetables Per Day Do You Really Need?