" ... fruit and vegetable intake is associated with many health benefits, including a reduction in stroke. Because we do not know why or how the benefit occurs or what fruit and vegetables are effective, it is prudent to consume a wide variety. The optimum intake for reduction of stroke and cardiovascular disease is unknown, but an intake of 5–9 servings daily is associated with benefit, and the public should aim toward the higher intakes. So, what to say about fruit and vegetables is clear: think variety, go ahead, eat!"