What are fruits and veggies considered? A guide to classification
                                
                                
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                                According to the National Institutes of Health, a diet rich in fruits and vegetables can lower blood pressure and reduce the risk of heart disease. However, the everyday question of exactly what are fruits and veggies considered often causes confusion due to the different ways we classify them, from the grocery store produce aisle to the kitchen table.