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Fill Your Plate with Color

Eat the colors of the rainbow. —Anonymous Your body benefits from the same naturally occurring compounds that protect plants from pollution, predators, diseases and other threats. Scientists call these compounds phytonutrients. They number in the thousands and give the plant foods you eat their color, aroma and flavor.

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Organic: Is it really better for your child? 

If you’re like many people, the debate about the benefits of organic fruits and vegetables may have you wondering: Is organic truly better? The answer is found in what the research reveals (and what it doesn’t).