The Sladen Library has written articles and collected information on a variety of health-related topics. If you cannot find the information you are looking for here, please use our Consumer Health Information Request Form to submit a request. For Better Health Fruit contradicts the myth that anything good is either illegal, immoral or fattening, and most people like fruit.
Fruit is, in fact, an important part of a well-balanced diet.
Having five or more fruits and vegetables a day is important in staying healthy. It provides fiber and some vitamins and minerals essential to good health. What's more, fruit just tastes good. In general, the less processed a fruit is, the better it is for you. A whole apple with peel provides two grams of fiber.