Maintaining a healthy diet and lifestyle combined with good health insurance is key to enjoying a long, active life. The good news is that staying healthy may be as simple as eating more fruits and vegetables, according to Forbes.

Results from three new studies, presented at an annual meeting of the American Association for Cancer Research, show that fruits and vegetables help prevent a variety of cancers.

Adding just one additional serving of a fruit or vegetable was found to have health benefits according to one study. But in order to really maintain good health, 5-9 servings of fruits and vegetables a day is recommended.

Individuals who increased their plant-foods intake saw a decrease in head and neck, breast, ovarian and pancreatic cancers. Protective compounds called flavonols, found in onions, apples, berries, kale and broccoli, reduced the risk of pancreatic cancer by 23%. Smokers saw even more benefits from consuming flavonols; their chances of getting pancreatic cancer decreased by 59%.

So make sure to eat vegetables with every meal, and snack on fruit between meals. Try to buy different vegetables each time you visit your local grocery store and explore farmers' markets.

Eating right, living a healthy lifestyle and getting the best health insurance plan for you and your family will help you get the most out of life.