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Fruits and vegetables contain many vitamins and minerals that are good for your health. These include vitamins A (beta-carotene), C and E, magnesium, zinc, phosphorous and folic acid. Folic acid may reduce blood levels of homocysteine, a substance that may be a risk factor for coronary heart disease.

Constipation is a severe health issue that occurs when the large intestine absorbs too much water. Apples contain sorbitol that offers a solution to this problem . When this substance reaches the large intestine, it draws water into the colon. This way, it makes the stool softer and easy to pass.