Eating ur fruits and vegetables is 1 of th tried and true recommendations 4 a healthy diet. And 4 good reason. Eating plenty of vegetables an fruits can help u ward off Heart disease an Stroke, control blood preasure, prevent some types of cancer, avoid a painful intestinal ailment called DIVERTICULITIS (the painful inflammation of the pouches) and guard against cataract an macular degeneration, 2 common causes of vision lost. High blood presure is a primary risj factor 4 heart disease an stroke. As such, its a condition that is important 2 control. Diet can be a effective tool 4 lowering blood presure. Make it a meal. Try some new recipes where vegetables take centre stage.