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Nutrition: Count colours, not calories

Different foods contain different nutrients in different amounts that offer a variety of benefits. So when choosing foods for daily health, sometimes it can be a daunting task to make sure you get at least something of everything.

An easier way to do this is by using colour. Research has shown that counting the colours on our plates has a more overall positive effect on general wellbeing, including weight management, than counting calories.

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