# Why fruits are good

By [Kiwi](https://paragraph.com/@kiwi-2) · 2022-05-18

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Fruits are an excellent source of essential vitamins and minerals, and they are high in fiber. Fruits also provide a wide range of health-boosting antioxidants, including flavonoids.

Eating a diet high in fruits and vegetables can reduce a person’s risk of developing heart disease, cancer, inflammation, and diabetes. Citrus fruits and berries may be especially powerful for preventing disease

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*Originally published on [Kiwi](https://paragraph.com/@kiwi-2/why-fruits-are-good)*