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Variety -- the Spice of Life

There is no one magic food. Each food offers special nutrients. For example, oranges provide vitamic C and carbohydrates but not iron or protein. Beef offers iron and protein but not vitamic C or carbohydrates. You'll thrive best by eating a variety of foods.





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