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Vegetables and fruit contain phytochemicals, or plant chemicals. These biologically active substances can help to protect you from some diseases. Scientific research shows that if you regularly eat lots of fruit and vegetables, you have a lower risk of: Type 2 diabetes Stroke Heart (cardiovascular) disease when fruits and vegetables are eaten as food, not taken as supplements Cancer some forms of cancer, later in life High blood pressure (hypertension).

Foods low in calories for a given weight appear to have a higher price when the price is measured per calorie. For example, vegetables and fruits, which are low in calories, tend to be a relatively expensive way to purchase food energy.