“…• Raw and cooked vegetables; fresh fruits Provide ample nutrients, food microbes (see below), dietary fiber, and polyphenols (see below) for the microbiome (see above); Reduces inflammation 44,48,71 ; Improves health outcomes and reduces overall mortality [55][56][57] ; Dietary patterns with ample plant-based foods/fruits/vegetables protect against chronic disease, 58-61,70,138 food allergy, 125 asthma, 7,19,[132][133][134][135][136]139 and allergic rhinitis. 129,[141][142][143] • Whole grains (e.g., wheat, spelt, rye, barley, rice, corn, quinoa, buckwheat); • Potatoes, sweet potatoes, cassava and other starchy roots.…”