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Healthy eating plays an important role in our overall well-being. According to the 2023 American Fitness Index, just 29.5% of adults in the 100 largest U.S. cities met the recommended fruit intake on average, while only 14.3% achieved the recommended vegetable intake. One of the most significant hurdles to achieving a balanced diet is the …