Research
Mixed
Increasing vegetable and fruit consumption reduces the risk of hypertension, coronary heart disease, and stroke, with evidence rated as convincing.
Aim to eat at least 5 portions of vegetables and fruit every day. This is one of the most effective dietary changes you can make to lower your blood pressure and reduce your risk of heart disease and stroke. Focus on variety and consistency rather than perfection.
StrongSupportsHIGH confidence
For hypertension, CHD, and stroke, there is convincing evidence that increasing the consumption of vegetables and fruit reduces the risk of disease.
Why this rating
Rated 'convincing' by the authors based on consistent results from multiple high-quality cohort and intervention studies.
Source
Critical review: vegetables and fruit in the prevention of chronic diseases
Heiner Boeing et al. · European Journal of Nutrition · 2012
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