I checked the article abstract http://archinte.ama-assn.org/cgi/co...tract/164/4/370 .. to see if there was more information, but no. It seems they were looking specifically for evidence that fiber consumption reduced heart disease risk .. and didn't consider other factors other than fiber. What about antioxidants?? whole wheat has vitamin E. Fruits have vitamin C.

Also, did "fruit" only apply to sweet fruits, or did they also include the following?: tomatoes, olives, bell peppers/capsicums, eggplant, squash, cucumbers, avocados, zucchinis, etc ..


Doreen