PALETTE OF COLORS
With a simple choice of eating a palette of colors on your plate, you can surge your consumption of nutrients and beneficial food components. Therefore, the next time you want to try to add one of the following foods, keep in mind that it is not only full of color and flavor but that it contains a component that may help your health, as well. Go to our Recipes section after reading these tips on food colors, so that you can choose a meal that suits your preference.
ORANGE
Orange foods contain carotenoids. They help support a healthy immune system, promote bone growth, and regulate cell growth and division. They are good for your eyes, too, plus are particularly good antioxidants.
Examples of orange foods: carrots, pumpkin, sweet potatoes, squash, apricots, oranges.
RED
Red foods contain lycopene. It supports prostate health. It may also reduce the risk of some cancers, particularly prostate cancer, and shield against heart attacks.
Examples of red foods: tomatoes, watermelon, pink grapefruit, guava, cranberries.
YELLOW
Yellow foods contain Beta-carotene, zeaxanthin, flavonoids, lycopene, potassium, and vitamin C, which lessen the risk of prostate cancer, decrease LDL cholesterol level, lower blood pressure, help collagen formation and healthy joints, boost alkaline balance, and build healthy bones.
Examples of yellow foods: golden kiwifruit, lemon, mangoes, sweet corn, yellow peppers, yellow apples.
GREEN
Chlorophyll, fiber, lutein, zeaxanthin, calcium, folate, vitamin C, calcium, and Beta-carotene contained in green foods reduce cancer risks, lower blood pressure and LDL cholesterol levels, regulate digestion time, support retinal health and vision, fight destructive free- radicals, and boost the immune system.
Examples of green foods: artichokes, asparagus, avocados, broccoli, cucumbers, kiwifruit
WHITE
Beta-glucans, EGCG, SDG, and lignans boost the immune system, decrease the risk of colon, breast, and prostate cancers, stimulate killer B and T cells, and balance hormone levels.
Examples of white foods: cauliflower, garlic, ginger, mushrooms, onions, shallots, turnips
BLUE/PURPLE/BROWN
Lutein, resveratrol, vitamin C, fiber, flavonoids, and quercetin boost the immune system, aid healthy digestion, increase calcium absorption and reduce tumor growth.
Examples of blue and purple foods: black currants, blackberries, plums, pomegranates, prunes
Summary
The best idea would be trying to “eat all these colors” every day, on every plate. Nutritional balance is very important to our bodies. But we all know that it’s practically almost impossible. Plus not everyone’s body has the same needs.
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