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Micronutrients & recovery
Dietary diversity, specifically the consumption of diverse plant foods including indigenous leafy vegetables and spices, is associated with reduced risk of chronic diseases (cardiovascular, diabetes, cancer) and improved longevity.
Eat a wide variety of plant foods, especially colorful vegetables, fruits, legumes, and spices. These provide protective compounds (antioxidants, phytochemicals) that help prevent chronic diseases like heart disease and diabetes, beyond just providing calories.
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Epidemiologic evidence links intakes of carotenoids and other dietary polyphenols, for example, with reduced cancer risks... and their antioxidant properties may protect against other chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, macular degeneration, and neurodegenerative disorders.
Why this rating
Based on epidemiologic evidence and prospective studies cited.
Source
Agricultural Biodiversity, Nutrition, and Health: Making a Difference to Hunger and Nutrition in the Developing World
Emile Frison et al. · Food and Nutrition Bulletin · 2006
DOI 10.1177/156482650602700208
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