Produce: The Possibilities

Eating plenty of fruits and vegetables can lower the risk of heart disease and stroke, decrease blood pressure, and may even protect against cancers. Unfortunately, most Americans do not eat enough fruits and vegetables to receive those health benefits. It’s no coincidence that the leading causes of death in the U.S. are heart disease, cancer, and stroke. Grocery shoppers in the produce section often wonder: What is this? What do I do with it? It doesn’t look very good — is it worth the time to prepare it?