What “Optimal” Health Is Really Costing You — The Hidden Price Nobody Talks About
In that massive study mentioned earlier that observed 1.8 million people, the life-extending benefits of fruits and veggies plateaued at five servings per day.39
In other words, higher intake (beyond two servings of fruit and three servings of vegetables) was not associated with additional disease risk reduction.
That said, there may be other benefits to eating more fruits and vegetables. For example, due to their fiber and water content, fruits and vegetables are filling yet low in calories, so they can support weight management—and they certainly aren’t going to harm your health.
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