Healthy Living & Prevention in El Paso

Breadcrumbs

5 a day: 2 fruit and 3 vegetable servings for longer life

  • Home
  • 5 a day: 2 fruit and 3 vegetable servings for longer life

5 a day: 2 fruit and 3 vegetable servings for longer life

15 Mar 2021 by Ted Escobedo   1 min read

Higher consumption of fruits and vegetables is associated with a lower risk of death in men and women, according to data representing nearly 2 million adults. Five daily servings of fruits and vegetables, eaten as 2 servings of fruit and 3 servings of vegetables, may be the optimal amount and combination for a longer life. These findings support current U.S. dietary recommendations to eat more fruits and vegetables and the simple public health message '5-a-day.' Know more: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/03/210301084519.htm

About Us

Living a healthier life is a goal that we all strive for but often need encouragement accomplishing. Keeping track of nutrition, exercise, inner happiness and the latest healthy living information may be a time-consuming task. Having some friendly advice at your disposal, whenever and wherever you need it, makes it easier and more fun. With just a click, good2knowelpaso.org is filled with tips, tricks, recipes and personal stories that will inspire you on your journey to wellness. We strive to offer you information and advice that you can immediately incorporate into your life. Think of us as your source for intel on living well!

Good2knowelpaso.org is an initiative of the Rio Grande Cancer Foundation

Subscribe to our newsletter and stay up to date with the latest blog posts!

Contact Us

Rio Grande Cancer Foundation
616 N. Virginia St., Ste D
El Paso, TX 79902


Phone: (915) 562-7660
Email: