"Eat more fruits and vegetables."  Over the years, people have found countless ways to ignore that advice. "I don't have time." "It's too much trouble." But as scientists and nutritionists continue to learn more about the disease-fighting and preventive powers found in fruits and vegetables, it's advice we ignore at our peril.

There clearly is no substitute for eating a wide variety of fresh, raw fruits and vegetables, at least 7-13 servings every day. But if you're like most people, you don't eat enough fruits or vegetables (fibrous carbs) or enough variety. And those fruits and vegetables that we do eat tend to be over processed, over-cooked, or too far removed from the field, and thus lack much of the nutrition provided by fresh, raw fruits and vegetables.

Therein lies the problem. Until recently, that is.

Recently my doctor recommended a convenient, affordable, and natural whole food based nutritional product that harnesses the nutritional power of 17 vegetables, fruits, and grains. Initially, I thought he had lost his mind, not to mention his medical integrity.

But then he showed me research study after research study. Still, I was critical. In today's America, there's a new "miracle" supplement or solution every week. "Right Size Smoothies" contain the miracle herb Appemine - just drink the shake and lose all the weight quickly and easily. Nothing works quickly and easily or is a miracle and most supplements are nothing short of a scam to take your money.

I can say with confidence, and pledge my professional integrity that Juice Plus** offers substantial benefit. It's certainly not a miracle, but research does demonstrate irrefutable evidence that if someone cannot consume the recommended daily intake of fruits and vegetables it is a very good alternative.

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**Juice Plus is not a vitamin supplement, providing a limited number of handpicked nutrients. Juice Plus is a whole food based product providing the wide array of nutrients found in a variety of nutritious fruits, vegetables, and grains. It's the next best thing to fruits and vegetables... recommended by countless doctors and medical professionals.