A Review of the Science of Colorful, Plant-Based Food and Practical Strategies for “Eating the Rainbow”

Table 4

Practical strategies to increase daily intake of fruits and vegetables.

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(i) Increase variety by having more choices available

(ii) Cook at home rather than eat out

(iii) Choose from multiple formats, such as blended fruit and vegetable drinks (“smoothie”), juices, whole-food powders, especially with a meal

(iv) Use seasoning on vegetables

(v) Select one’s community and social network carefully

(vi) Employ technology (e.g., photos, apps, games)

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