If your diet has felt a little unhealthy – or boring – lately, one easy fix is to look for brightly colored foods. Eating a diet rich in colorful fruits and vegetables reduces your risk of chronic diseases, including type 2 diabetes and heart disease. Choosing produce in a range of colors ensures you’re getting a variety of those disease-fighting nutrients. For example, white fruits and vegetables, such as bananas and cauliflower, contain anthoxanthins, which help with blood pressure regulation, while the indoles (naturally occuring plant chemicals, or phytochemicals) in broccoli may help protect against certain types of cancer. Aim for a mix of fresh, in-season produce, along with frozen fruits and vegetables.
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