Dear Dietician: Fruits, vegetables, and whole grains

Dear Readers,

Do you get enough fruits, vegetables, and whole grains in your diet? Most of us don't.

These foods are rich in vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and fiber. Furthermore, research points to plant foods in the prevention of some diseases, such as heart disease and type 2 diabetes. If there is one thing nutrition experts agree on, it's that we need to eat more plant foods.

Consider these...