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Evangeline Mantzioris

INSANE: The science behind eating the rainbow | Vintage Vibes

Colorful vegetables and fruits vegan food in rainbow colors (Getty Images/MEDITERRANEAN)

Nutritionists will tell you to eat a rainbow of fruit and vegetables. This isn't just because it looks nice on the plate. Each color signifies different nutrients our body needs.

The nutrients found in plant foods are broadly referred to as phytonutrients. There are at least 5,000 known phytonutrients, and probably many more.

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