Eating fruit and vegetables does not stop you from getting cancer, a study of almost 500,000 people has confirmed as mentioned on theage.com.au. The eight-year study, found that eating about 400 grams of fruit and vegetables a day offered only a small amount of protection against developing cancer. I could not believe this when l read it, after all these years.

But cancer experts said ''We are still not clear why fresh fruits and vegetables would reduce cancer, but we do know that some cancers are related to obesity, so, regardless of these findings, people should be staying within a normal weight range.''

Well, well what can l use on my kids now to eat their veggies each night? (Source)

Did you know seeds of the apricot grown in central Asia and around the Mediterranean? are so sweet that they are often substituted for almonds. The apricot belongs to the Rosaceae family, which includes other tree fruits like apple, pear and peach. They are approximately forty different varieties of apricots, differing in size from three eighths of an inch to many varieties that surpass two inches, and in colors ranging from yellow to orange red.

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Avocado is one of the most recommended fruits which is very beneficial for your health. Avocado is derived from the Aztec word "ahuacatl". Avocados are generally available throughout the year, they are the most abundant and at their best during the spring and summer. Avocado is grown especially in Mediterranean countries like Portugal, Italy, and Spain. Additionally, it is grown in Mexico, Uruguay, Brazil, Peru, Australia, New Zealand, India, China and South African countries where the temperature never go below five degrees, even during the winter season.  

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