As confirmed by @krnel, fruits and vegetables are the basis of the Mediterranean diet and are essential for it to be considered one of the most recommended dietary patterns in the world because of the multitude of benefits it provides and its function at the time to prevent the appearance of diseases.
As we see, we have plenty of reasons not to forget about these products in our daily menus. Another positive part, in addition, is that they have great culinary versatility: fruit, for example, we can consume it simply in nature, in fruit salads, on skewers, in juice, mixed with yogurt ... Also, vegetables, we can take them in salad (great option, especially for the hottest months), in the form of crudités, in cold soups, creams, smoothies ... Of course, always remember to opt for fruits and vegetables that are seasonal at any time.
Yes, plants are the best for health, that's why that diet was favored in studies. A better study has come out for a population, related to Adventists and being vegetarian(better) and vegan (best) dieters. Check out the Adventist-2 study.