What makes one food better than another? That question may be easy to answer when comparing an apple with a Twinkie, but what about an apple versus an orange? Or a carrot? Fruits and vegetables contain an amazing abundance of nutrients that can be more beneficial than others depending on our nutritional needs. But, generally speaking, there are quite a few worthy of working into your diet rotation as regularly as you can.

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