They offer a variety of vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients, plus they pack some protein and fiber.

它们含有丰富的维生素、矿物质和植物营养素，外加一些蛋白质和纤维。

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Research shows that organic food is indeed healthier than conventional food, having a higher amount of minerals, vitamins, and phytonutrients (plant compounds that fight cancer).

研究表明，有机食品确实是比传统的食品更健康，具有更多的矿物质、维生素和植物营养素（植物化合物可抗癌）。

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The downside: The first ingredient listed is a fruit, but it’s often a concentrate made from boiled-down juices fairly rich in sugar and lacking the phytonutrients and vitamins found in whole fruits.

但事实的真相是：这种以水果作为主要成分的食品，实际上就是些含糖量极高的浓缩果汁，根本就没有真正水果所含有的植物营养素和维生素。

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Fruits are a good source of vitamins, minerals, fiber, antioxidants and phytonutrients, all of which are important for diabetics.

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In addition, eating a larger variety of fruits and vegetables means that you are getting plenty of disease-fighting phytonutrients (plant-based nutrients) and antioxidants.

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Starches are a more concentrated source of carbohydrates and calories than fruits, nonstarchy vegetables and dairy, but many of them are excellent sources of fiber, vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients.

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