Eat fruits and veggies for a long life
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The study also showed that many people struggle to consume the five to nine servings a day recommended for a healthy diet. The average person surveyed ate barely four servings per day, with more than half consuming less than five. As a general rule, one portion consists of half a cup of raw or cooked vegetables or fruit or one cup of leafy vegetables such as salad greens.
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