Recent studies have shown that simply eating the required servings of two cups of fruit and two cups of vegetables a day is not enough.

In order to get the most out of fruit and vegetables, it is even more important to consume a variety of fruits and vegetables each day, according to the Journal of Nutrition Education. Consistently eating the exact same fruits and vegetables every day means some nutrients are in excess while others are lacking. Try eating a fruit or vegetable of every of color of the rainbow throughout the week. Consuming an array of nutrients is linked to lower risks of cancer.