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Colorful, delicious and nutritious foods keep our bodies and minds healthier, longer. 

1. Lots of the Good
   
   Fruits and vegetables provide many beneficial nutrients, vitamins and minerals. Add fruits and vegetables to meals and snacks for a nutritional power boost.
   
   
2. Less of the Bad
   
   Fruits and vegetables are typically free of trans fat, saturated fat and sodium. Load up!
   
   
3. Won’t Weigh You Down
   
   Fruits and vegetables are low in calories. They fill you up, thanks to the fiber and water they contain that can help manage your weight.
   
   
4. Super Flexible Superfoods
   
   All forms of fruits and vegetables — fresh, frozen, canned and dried — can be part of a healthy diet. They are among the most versatile, convenient and affordable foods you can eat. Choose those with little or no added sodium or added sugar.
   
   
5. A Whole-Body Health Boost
   
   A healthy eating plan full of fruits and vegetables can help lower your risk of many serious and chronic health conditions, including heart disease, obesity, high blood pressure, diabetes and some types of cancer. They’re also essential to your everyday health. 

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