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    33 Foods You Should Eat Instead Of Popping a Multivitamin

    Because those gummy vitamins are really just an excuse to eat candy.

    Vitamins and minerals are substances your body needs to grow and function properly.

    But loading up on extra vitamins won't improve anything or give you superpowers.

    Instead of popping a multivitamin, most people should be getting the bulk of their vitamins and minerals from food, according to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans.

    So how can you make sure you're eating enough vitamins and minerals? We'll make it easy for you...

    Here's a list of some of the most common vitamins and minerals you might typically get from a multivitamin — but instead, we included a few options for getting them in food form. Eat up!

    Sweet potatoes

    Romaine lettuce

    Baby carrots

    Yellowfin tuna

    Brown rice

    Chicken breast

    Bell peppers

    Strawberries

    Oranges

    Avocado

    Almonds

    Spinach

    Brussels sprouts

    Kale

    Fresh basil

    Greek yogurt

    Fresh mozzarella

    Collard greens

    Black-eyed peas

    Asparagus

    Chickpeas

    Dark chocolate (70–85% cacao)

    Chuck beef

    Lentils

    Swiss Chard

    Cashews

    Black beans

    Russet potato

    Prunes

    Sun-dried tomatoes

    Shrimp

    Peanuts

    Sirloin steak