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.
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