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Quick Question: How Many Different Plants Did You Eat Yesterday?

Not servings. Different plants. Most people can't answer, and the ones who can usually land on a surprisingly small number. Here's why variety matters to eating well, and an easy way to add more.

Try it right now. Count every different fruit, vegetable, herb and plant you ate yesterday. Not how much. How many kinds.

For a lot of people the number is three or four, and some of those are the same lettuce and the same banana every day.

Here are six things worth knowing about variety.

Editor's note: This article is an advertisement from Earth Energy, the maker of Fruits & Veggies capsules. It's general education, not medical advice. Supplements don't replace whole fruits and vegetables. Talk to your doctor before starting any supplement.
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1.Variety Is Part of the Advice, Not a Bonus.

Dietary guidance doesn't just say "eat more fruits and vegetables." It says eat a variety of them, from different colors and groups.

2.Most of Us Eat the Same Few Plants on Repeat.

We shop the same aisles, cook the same dinners and buy the same fruit. It's efficient. It also keeps the plant count low.

The takeawayCount kinds, not just amounts.

3.Some Plants Rarely Make It Into Anyone's Cart.

When did you last eat camu camu, acerola or broccoli sprouts? For most people the answer is never.

4.Small Additions Add Up.

A handful of berries, a different green in the salad, a new vegetable in the stir-fry. Every new plant counts.

5.Here's What's in Two Capsules of Fruits & Veggies.

Eleven fruit, vegetable and plant ingredients, each with its own amount on the label:

  • Beet root: 100 mg
  • Spinach, broccoli sprouts, blueberry, apple, acerola, camu camu, orange, ginger root, banana and mango: 50 mg each
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6.Count Again Tomorrow.

Eat a little more variety, and the number goes up. Add two capsules, and it goes up by eleven more ingredients you probably weren't eating.

The takeawayVariety is easier when part of it is automatic.

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Questions readers ask

Does it replace eating fruits and vegetables?

No. It's a simple addition to your routine, not a replacement for whole fruits and vegetables.

How do I take it?

Two vegetarian capsules with water. Each bottle has 30 servings.

Is this a subscription?

No. Everything in this offer is a one-time purchase. You're only charged again if you place another order.

What if it's not for me?

Contact us within 30 days of delivery and we'll refund your order according to our refund policy.

Can I take it with medications?

Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before starting any supplement, especially if you take medication, are pregnant or nursing, or have a medical condition.

This page is an advertisement for Earth Energy Fruits & Veggies. Reviews are shown as written on Judge.me; individual experiences vary. CDC statistic: Lee-Kwan SH et al., MMWR 2017. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. This supplement does not replace whole fruits and vegetables or a balanced diet.

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