While it’s widely known that fruits and vegetables are beneficial for health, a recent Harvard study has identified the top five high-quality options that can significantly reduce the risk of chronic diseases.
In August 2024, researchers published a new study in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. The study analyzed data from three large prospective cohorts: the Health Professionals Follow-up Study, the Nurses’ Health Study (NHS), and the Nurses’ Health Study II (NHSII).The research team conducted a biomarker analysis of 41,714 participants, examining the relationship between the intake of various fruits and vegetables and 14 cardiometabolic biomarkers. They ranked 52 fruits and vegetables based on their metabolic quality.
