Eating colorful foods reduces your risk of diseases like type 2 diabetes and heart disease. DChoose produce in a range of colors to ensure you get a variety of disease-fighting nutrienetse. 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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