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Simply put: It's better for you!

According to Harvard Medical Center for Health and the Global Environment, vitamin and mineral content of fruits and vegetables depends on the specific variety of the fruits and vegetables, the production method used, ripeness, post-harvest handling, processing and packaging, storage and transportation. Most varieties of fruits and vegetables found in supermarkets are chosen first and foremost for yield, growth rate and ability to withstand long-distance transport. Unfortunately these traits which benefit national and international produce distribution often come at a cost: nutritional quality.