Fruits and vegetables--tasty as well as healthful. .

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What do nutritionists pack in their lunch bags and put on the dinner table? The Mayo Clinic Women's HealthSource offers a sampling:

* Broccoli. Contains a phytochemical that may prevent growth of cancer tumors and lutein, a powerful vision-protecting antioxidant. Include broccoli on the menu two to three times a week.

* Vegetables--all kinds. They are high in nutrients and low in calories. One cup of vegetables is about 50 calories. In comparison, one cup of M&Ms contains 850 calories! Eat vegetables every day.

* Apples. Have one a day. They are a good source of phenol antioxidants, which protect the low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol from getting oxidized. Remember, oxidized LDL is bad for the arteries.

* Soy...