Where does the “5 fruits and vegetables per day” recommendation come from? Is it followed by a majority of people? Why should you eat 5 a day and even more, is it scientifically proven that this is good for your body and your health ? These studies answer these questions. We also present the one that shows that, among fruits and vegetables, watercress has the best nutritional density !

• Régime alimentaire, nutrition et prévention des maladies chroniques
• Fruits et légumes : les Français suivent de moins en moins la recommandation
• Fruit and vegetable intake and the risk of cardiovascular disease, total cancer and allcause mortality—a systematic review and doseresponse meta-analysis of prospective studies
• Defining Powerhouse Fruits and Vegetables : A Nutrient Density Approach