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We’ve all heard it: fruits and veggies. The key to better health, longevity, and a balanced diet.

“Five a day” is the recommendation in the UK. In the US, federal experts recommend filling half your daily plate with nutrient-packed whole fruits and a colorful variety of vegetables.

But most people aren’t even getting close to that. Only about one in 10 Americans manages to meet these guidelines, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Cost seems to be at least part of the issue. The CDC says low-income people struggle the most to get their veggie prescriptions filled, with only about 6.8% managing to meet the daily dose.

But plenty of people around the world are already eating in a healthy, sustainable, longevity-forward way without really thinking about it. These people don’t spend a fortune on fresh organic produceor worry about counting their veggies at the end of a long day. In fact, the cornerstone of many of …