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Why Fruits and Vegetables are Better Than Supplements

Colorful fruits and vegetables contain hundreds of phytochemicals that work together with nutrients to promote health and prevent disease. When you eat fruits and vegetables, the phytochemicals are easily absorbed to provide the maximum health benefits.

In contrast, supplements or pills contain large doses of only one or two phytochemicals. These isolated supplements have not proven to be effective or even safe. You can benefit from all of the phytochemicals and nutrients found in plant foods by eating 5-9 servings of fruits and vegetables a day and eating more whole grains, soy and nuts.

This content comes from www.dole5aday.com and is being used with permission from Dole Food Company, Inc. For more information, visit www.dole5aday.com.





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