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Frequent consumption of mushrooms and cruciferous vegetables may help inhibit the formation and growth of cancerous cells and tumors in the stomach, colon, and rectum.
Regular consumption of colorful fruits and vegetables may help hinder the development of colorectal cancer.
Adequate intake of fruits and vegetables may help guard against the development of prostate cancer.
Regular eating of vegetables, especially tomatoes and leafy vegetables, may be tied to lower risk of breast cancer.
Eating more vegetables and fruits, particularly apples, may help to boost an individual defenses against the occurrence of adverse cardiovascular events, including heart attack.
Increased intake of fruits and vegetables may decrease an individual's predisposition to peripheral arterial disease (PAD).
Generous consumption of vegetables may confer individuals with significant protection against chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Consistent consumption of protein from vegetables may reduce the likelihood of gallstones in women.
Lovers of fruits and vegetables are less likely to experience frailty than individuals who eat small amounts or completely avoided these plant foods.
The risk of eye diseases, including cataracts, glaucoma, and age-related macular degeneration, may drop significantly with increasing intake of antioxidant-rich foods, such as fruits and vegetables.
