A new study suggests eating fruits and vegetables does more to prevent heart disease than cancer. Researchers at the Harvard School of Public Health found that people who ate at least 5 servings a day of fruits and vegetables had a 28% lower risk of heart disease than people who ate less than 1.5 servings per day. Cancer risk, however, was not affected by the amount of fruits and vegetables eaten. But that doesn't necessarily mean a healthy diet has no impact on your cancer risk. The American Cancer Society and other health organizations -- including the National Cancer Institute and the American Heart Association -- recommend eating at least 5 servings of fruits and vegetables a day.
Find out more from the American Cancer Society: Do Fruits and Veggies Protect against Cancer?
