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Top Vegetables and Fruits for Healthy Diet - Slideshow

Developed by Mita Majumdar, M.Sc. | Reviewed by The Medindia Medical Review Team

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Introduction, Top Vegetables and Fruits for Healthy Diet

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Health benefits of vegetables and fruits are plenty. To name a few, they

» lower blood pressure

» reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke and cancer

» have a mellowing effect on blood sugar

» lower risk of eye disease

» reduce digestive problems

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