Benefits of fruits and vegetables

Follow '5-a-day' rule for longer, healthier life

Participants who consumed five servings a day of fruits and vegetable had a 13 per cent lower risk of death from all causes; a 12 per cent lower risk of death from cardiovascular disease, including heart disease and stroke; a 10 per cent lower risk of death from cancer; and a 35 per cent lower risk of death from respiratory disease, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

Mar 02, 2021, 17:23 PM IST

Fruits and vegetables important for mental, physical well-being: Study

People who do eat more fruit and vegetables report a higher level of mental well-being and life satisfaction than those who eat less, says research.

Feb 06, 2019, 12:12 PM IST