Twenty thousand cancer cases could be prevented if half of all Americans increased their consumption of fruits and veggies by a single serving, according to a paper published in Food and Chemical Toxicology. A peer reviewed Swedish study involving 71,000 people followed over a 13-year period showed that a higher consumption of fruits and veggies leads to a longer life. These are compelling statistics. However, this information is often overshadowed by inaccurate and scary safety statements like produce is “contaminated with pesticides exceptionally toxic to the nervous system” or there is “widespread pesticide contamination on popular fruits and vegetables.” Read the full article on SafeFruitsandVeggies.com.