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What Color is Your Diet? Does your plate contain a diverse color of foods on it, or is it bland and boring? There are many benefits to eating a plant-based diet which is high in fiber, vitamins, and essential mineral and nutrients, but it also helps with inflammation, is low in calories and can offer a feeling of satiation (the condition of being full or gratified). The content of most fruits and veggies are filled with a large amount of water and/or fiber which can offer the feeling of fullness (satiety) and contentment at mealtime. The joy of every season offers a new round of fresh produce for us to explore and cook with. Next time at the grocery store or farmers market, try something new and colorful and experiment with new recipes that incorporate more fruits and vegetables. My favorite places to go for new recipe ideas are the Plant Based Cooking Club on Facebook and my very favorite website for all things vegetarian is found at Nutrition Facts. One of the best things to remember when choosing a healthy meal is how colorful is my plate and it doesn’t come with an ingredient list. Enjoy 🙂