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nutrients. Eat very little red meat and no processed meats, because even small amounts contribute to heart disease, colon cancer, diabetes, and weight gain. Fruits and vegetables are one-half of the plate. Eat many types of colorful vegetables, but limit potatoes, which are quickly digested and raise the blood sugar, just as refined grains and sweets do. Eat a variety of colorful fruits. Healthy oils. Use olive, canola, and other plant oils in cooking, on salads, and at the table, because they reduce

Fruits and vegetables should be one half of the plate. Eat a variety of colorful fruits and vegetables.

Chapter 1: Choose a Balanced Diet for Lifelong Health

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