"Consumers should be encouraged to eat fruits, vegetables and grains and should not fear the low levels of pesticide residues found in such foods." July 2015, International Journal of Food Consumption
“Only about one in every 10 Americans eats enough fruits and vegetables.” July 2015, Centers for Disease Control.
“Consuming 7 or more servings of produce a day reduces the risk of premature death by 42%, cancer by 25% and heart disease by 31%.” March 2014, Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health.
“If half of Americans increased their consumption of fruits and vegetables by a single serving each day, over 20,000 cancer cases could be prevented annually.” September 2012, Journal of Food and Chemical Toxicology.
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