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Foods You Probably Aren't Eating -- But Should

Getting stuck in a food rut may mean missing out on certain essential vitamins and minerals and, consequently, we are missing out on a variety of ways to live longer and better.
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Nutrition Team Lead for the Cleveland Clinic Wellness Institute

Nutrition Team Lead for the Cleveland Clinic Wellness Institute
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Many of my clients submit food logs to me regularly, and the one common theme I see on these logs is repetition. While their eating habits significantly improve over time, their actual food choices rarely vary. We can all get stuck in a food rut, but doing so may mean that we are missing out on certain essential vitamins and minerals, and consequently, we are missing out on a variety of ways to live longer and better. I advise my clients to throw a food curveball in every once in a while and explore the world beyond their typical pantry and refrigerator. Here are five foods you may want to add to your menu!

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