Foods have colors because they
contain phytonutrients , which have special bonds that are
capable of absorbing light as well as potentially damaging
free radicals. Each colored fruit or vegetable provides a
unique benefit to the diet, and there is also evidence of
interactions between colors that provide benefits. As a result,
the color wheel diet advises the intake of as much color and
as many different colors as possible. Consuming a variety
of fruits and vegetables will ensure a diverse intake of more
than 25,000 different phytonutrients.
Here's a handy color-coded food
guide.
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Red Significance:Contains lycopene, a reddish pigment and nutrient.
This substance protects against a variety of cancers and reduce
the risk of heart disease. Fruits & Vegetables:
Red Apples,Cherries,Tomatoes, watermelon,
Pink Grapefruit,Beetroot
Crushing
Yellow/Orange Significance:Contains carotenoids, which help with eye health,
reduce the risk of some cancers, help prevent heart disease
and improve your immune system. Brimming with cryptoxanthin
and beta-carotene—two substances that reduce the risk
for a variety of mental and physical ailments too.Cryptoxanthin
protects against arthritis and cancer, while beta-carotene
keeps the mind sharp. Fruits & Vegetables:
Apricot,Mango,papaya,Lemons,Peaches,Pineapples,Yello Peppers,Yellow
corn,Carrots,Pumpkins & Sweet potatoes
Giant
Green Significance:Lutein and zeaxanthin, two nutrients found in these
foods, keep us from going blind by reducing the risk of cataracts
in old age.Lutein which may prevent macular degeneration,
cataracts, heart disease, and cancer.The leafy green vegetables
contain folate, an important nutrient for the production and
maintenance of new cells. Consuming adequate amounts of folate
helps reduce the risk of birth defects for pregnant women.
Green foods also serve as a source of vitamins A, C and K,
and iron and calcium. It contributes to your daily fiber intake,
which can help reduce your cholesterol levels and help you
stay full for longer, reducing the want to consume additional
calories. Fruits & Vegetables:
Broccoli, spinach, Brussels sprouts & all leafy vegetables,Green
Apples,Artichokes,Avocados,Asparagus,CuCumber,Peas
White Significance:Contains a health-promoting chemical known as allicin.
Allicin may help lower cholesterol levels and blood pressure,
therefore reducing the risk of heart disease. Fruits & Vegetables:
Onions, Garlic, Ginger, Caulifower,Turnip,Radish,Musrooms
Purple/Blue Significance:This group of foods also gets its color from anthocyanins.
The antioxidant power can help reduce the risk of chronic
diseases,slows down the aging process, protect blood clots,
plus fight inflammation and allergies. Fruits & Vegetables:
Blackberries, Blueberries,Plums ,Purple cabbage ,Eggplant
Forget frantically calculating the relative benefits of bananas,
tomatoes, spinach, and kale. Just think in technicolor. The
compounds that give fruits and vegetables their color also
have unique nutritional properties, so by eating a wide array
of colors, you can maximize these benefits. A colorful diet
protects your body against a multitude of ailments.
Have Colorful Diet and Enjoy Life.
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Colorful Terminologies: GREENSTICK FRACTURE
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or suggestive or meant to replaces your qualified physician's
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