The Power of Micronutrients
Why is it important to eat a daily cariety of fruits and veggies? Short answer: Because they give us micronutrients. According to the CDC, about 1 in 10 American adults eat an adequate amount of fruit and vegetables a day.
And it's no surprise-- there are about 15 micronutrients that are classified as nutritionally essential. Sometimes we get so focused on hitting our macronutrient goals we forget to add daily variety to our diet. For that reason, it is important to eat a daily variety of foods - especially fruits and vegetables. Two food groups that we often forget and/or rarely vary.