Eating More Vegetables

Did you know that unlike most fruits, vegetables contain virtually no calories? In her latest article for HIF, Susie discusses the important role vegetables play in your daily diet and offers some great tips to ensure your body gets all the nutrients it needs.

SOURCE: HIF Lifestyle Blog – Read entire story here.

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