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Power Your Plate With More Color: The Benefits Of Eating A Variety Of Shades

Ever heard you should “eat the rainbow”? Choosing a colorful array of fruits and vegetables can help create a visually pleasing plate, but there are more compelling reasons to eat a variety of hues. A broad selection of colors helps ensure that you also consume a wide variety of vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients, which are essential for good health.

Here’s a closer look at what the colors of produce mean, and why you should include them in your diet.

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Diane Merriman

The author Diane Merriman