maintain a healthy balance of
bacteria by increasing the “good
guys.” We recommend including
these fermented veggies in your
diet a few times a week. (And see
Chapter 22 for details about
probiotics.)FRUIT
The next category of food we think makes
you more healthy is fruit. The positive
attributes of fruit, another nutrient-dense
source of carbohydrate, are remarkably
similar to those of vegetables, with just a few
special caveats. First, the pluses.
Like vegetables, fruits are a carbohydrate
source loaded with vitamins, minerals,
phytonutrients, and fiber. In addition, diets
rich in fruit and compounds found in fruit
(like vitamin C) have been associated with a