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  1. 4. Plant-based foods are full of fiber which helps your body absorb _________ or food sugars more slowly.
  2. 6. Magnesium is an essential _______ that, if deficient, can hurt the bacteria in your gut and cause depression and anxiety-like symptoms. Load up on natural sources such as almonds, cashews, spinach, bananas and beans.
  3. 7. They are also in dark chocolate (and sugar) so indulge in _________.
  4. 8. Vitamin D helps with the production of ______, which we usually get from exposure to sunlight, and can be found in mushrooms.
  5. 9. __________ are inflammation fighters that are especially plentiful in berries, leafy greens, salmon and chia seeds.
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  1. 1. Vitamin B helps with _________ production without forcing it to surge the way sugars do and can be found in leafy greens, lentils and cantaloupes.
  2. 2. Eat "real food" or food that is minimally ________ like fresh fruits and vegetables.
  3. 3. Fermented foods are packed with probiotics which are certain live ________ that are good for your digestive tract. Sauerkraut, miso and kombucha are examples.
  4. 5. Fiber-rich foods include fruits, vegetables and nutrient-filled carbs like whole ________ and beans.