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Key points from article :
Compared with eating no fruit or veg a day:
– 200g cut the risk of a premature death by 15%
– 800g (10 portions) cut the risk by 31%
Lower risks of cancer were linked to eating green, yellow and cruciferous vegetables.
Lower risks of heart disease and strokes were linked to apples, pears, citrus fruits and salads.
Imperial College London meta-study included data on two million people’s eating habits.
The study was published in the International Journal of Epidemiology.
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Associate Professor at Bjørknes University College, Oslo and Research Associate at Imperial College London.
Public research university with an international reputation for excellence in teaching and research
Journal of International Epidemiological Association published every two months
