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Research published in the journal Circulation found that compared to those who reported eating just two servings of fruits and vegetables per day, people who reported eating five servings a day were at lower risk of death from any cause, lower risk of death from heart attack or stroke, lower risk of cancer, and lower risk of death from respiratory disease.

Eating a whole-foods diet has been shown to reduce the risk of many diseases and early aging. Interestingly, research has shown whole foods have more of a beneficial effect on disease compared to individual vitamin and mineral supplements. For example, a study examining beta-carotene showed that people eating fruits and vegetables high in beta-carotene had a lower risk of lung cancer than those who were supplemented with just beta-carotene.

Additives like preservatives keep our foods mold-free and tasty for longer periods of time. But what does the fine print on food labels reveal about what we are really putting in our bodies?

Should you eat less to live longer?

Even if you are not experiencing fertility problems, boosting your health before pregnancy will make it easier for you to conceive, reduce pregnancy complications, and improve your baby's health. The following recommendations may help increase your chances of conceiving.

There's a good chance you know a family member, friend, or acquaintance who is struggling with diabetes. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 37.3 million people — about one in 10 Americans — are affected by diabetes. Research also suggests that there are over 96 million people in the United States who have prediabetes.