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Adding Color to Your Meals

Adding green, white, blue, purple, orange, yellow and red fruits and veggies to your meals takes imagination and a well-stocked refrigerator.  So far today I’ve added a banana to my soy shake and thinly sliced  cucumbers to my bagel and cream cheese.  Bananas are a white fruit so I’ve consumed 1 white and 1 green serving, at least 5 to go.

When combat shopping at the local food warehouse I will lug home a very large bag of frozen strawberries.  They have been flash frozen at the field and carry the red nutrients that can be added to breakfast shakes or blend them with a little pineapple juice for a great ice cream sauce.  Of course vanilla ice cream is a faux white fruit. 

Apply  your creativity and let me know how you are going to add  fruits and vegetables to every meal and snack.  Remember that a variety of colors and at least 7 servings per day is the goal.  Then we can truly have a healthchat.

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Hi, my name is Laura Powell Like. With over 25 years of experience in Nursing, healthy lifestyles, and disease prevention, I have dedicated my career to helping others achieve optimal health. My graduate degree in Parent-Child Nursing has allowed me to work extensively in women’s health, and research ways to promote longevity in Western culture. Currently, I own a business where I mentor other leaders and provide personalized recommendations on diet, supplementation, exercise, and disease prevention. I collaborate with experts and healthcare professionals to ensure my clients receive well-informed guidance. This blog is a space for education, personal experiences, and insights on achieving a long, healthy lifespan—while also striving to make America healthier. I welcome your comments and questions—enjoy!

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