Thursday, November 18, 2010

My Food In Observed - Why the Color of Your Food Matters - 5 Colors You Need to Eat

I am not sure if you know that, how important of 5 colours of Veggie we apply for our Daily Food...
Fruits & Veggie Rainbow
Let's explore together what color fruits and veggies you consume is just as important as how much you consume? Phytonutrients, or antioxidants found in vibrant, colorful produce, protect the body from damaging effects. 
Shades of Green
Health benefits: Maintains healthy cells, arteries, lungs and liver
What to eat: Kale, collard greens, spinach, green peppers, watercress, lettuce, zucchini, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, green beans, soybeans, green tea
Blue and Purple
Health benefits: Promotes brain and heart health, supports the arteries
What to eat: Figs, grapes, blueberries, boysenberries, red cabbage, black currants, eggplant, purple sweet potato, black beans, plums, beets, blackberries
Health benefits: Promotes prostate health and DNA health
What to eat: Cranberries, watermelon, pink grapefruit, guava, pomegranate, radishes, raspberries, strawberries, cherries, tomatoes, red apples
Yellow and Orange
Health benefits: Maintains healthy eyes, supports immune system, maintains skin hydration, promotes healthy growth
What to eat: Pineapple, lemons, passion fruit, oranges, cantaloupe, carrots, apricots, sweet potatoes, tangerines, squash, papaya, corn
White and Beige
Health benefits: Maintains healthy bones, promotes good circulation, supports the arteries
What to eat: Turnips, onions, mushrooms, horseradish, white kidney beans, parsnips, garlic, cauliflower, black-eyed peas, pears

So, let's go Healthy Living together, xx