This makes what they eat, the single most important decision influencing long term health. In fact about 35 percent of all cancer deaths in America may be related to diet. Our knowledge of how foods fight diseases is increasing. For example, citrus fruits contain ascorbic acid and other compounds believed to protect against malignancies. Members of the cabbage family contain compounds that are known to fight cancer.
Many studies show that eating our fruits and vegetables is better than taking a vitamin pill.
Adding more fruits and vegetables to your diet presents endless possibilities. For lunch try a salad on the side. Have a vegetable or fruit snack during the day. Two vegetables at dinner can complete your 5 A Day grouping. More than 150 studies of people who consumed the five servings of fruit and vegetables daily showed reduced risk of developing cancers of the digestive and respiratory tracts.