Fruits and Vegetables Reduce Death Risk by 10%

OXFORD , ENGLAND —A recent study conducted in Oxford and published in the American Journal of Epidemiology found that those who had diets high in fruits and vegetables significantly reduced their risk of death.

The researchers used data collected from the European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition study, which investigated how diet, nutrition, lifestyle, and environmental factors are related to cancer and other diseases. The study included more than half a million people.

The volunteers provided information through questionnaires and surveys, they had body measurements and blood samples taken in 1992 and were followed until 2010.

The team found that those who consumed more than 6 portions of fruits and vegetables per day reduced their risk of death by 10 percent. It was noted that the benefits were strongest when raw vegetables were consumed rather than cooked.

According to the author:

“These results support the evidence that fruit and vegetable consumption is associated with a lower risk of death.”

If you are interested in minimizing your risk of death, you might want to consider adding fruits and vegetables to your daily diet.


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