A Healthy Diet in Early Adulthood Yields Big Dividends Later

Young adults who ate more than 5 servings of fruits and vegetables a day were found to have healthier hearts 20 years later. Those who ate the most fruits and vegetables were 26% less likely to have calcified plaque in their arteries compared to those who ate the least.

LifeTip: Do not wait until you are older to begin eating a diet rich in fruits and vegetables! For more heart-healthy recommendations, watch “Reverse Heart Disease Naturally” by Dr. David DeRose.

Adapted from PositiveChoices.com