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Eating colorful has many health benefits!

Mostly, colorful foods come from the fruit and vegetable categories. These groups contain many of the vitamins and antioxidants we need as well as phytonutrients. Along with maintaining good health, the phytonutrients in vegetables and fruits work together to protect against various diseases such as cancer, heart disease, vision loss, hypertension and many more. They are also responsible for the rich colors we admire in plants, as well as their distinctive tastes and aromas. 

Couscous Bowl

Yield: 4

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes

Ingredients

Roasted Chickpeas:

Stress, Mental Health and Food

When it comes to stress, food has been identified as a coping mechanism and an important factor during this situation. Interestingly, food (in addition to self-care, sleep management, and exercise) has the potential to help reduce stress by helping regulate cortisol levels.