A rainbow of color enriches these recipes for sweets with nourishing flavor. From cherries flambéed in rum to lemon meringue ice cream to a blueberry coffee cake with a crunchy walnut topping, the 60 dishes prove that cooking and eating right dont have to be a sacrifice or a chore. We all know the advantages of a varied diet rich in vegetables, fruits, whole grains and legumes, but you may not realize the unique benefits of the naturally occurring agents that give fruits and other produce their vibrant color. These pigments and plant compounds, known as antioxidants and phytochemicals, work in tandem with vitamins, minerals and fiber to keep us strong and well..
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