More Japanese city dwellers are renting plots of land in the city or in nearby rural areas, where they can grow their own vegetables and fruit on weekends, the Los Angeles Times reported.

Eating more fruits and vegetables is one of the most important dietary habits you can adopt to prevent heart disease, cancer, diabetes, and hypertension and to manage your weight.

The top five common items that I recommend always be washed are peaches, apples, sweet bell peppers, celery and nectarines.