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EAT THE RAINBOW EVERYDAY- What The Colors In Your Produce Mean For Your Health

1/20/2017

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Every color in your food- (natural foods) supplies different nutrition for your body. These colors come from the thousands of natural chemicals found in our fruits and veggies called Phytonutrients. Nearly all of these phytonutrients provide us with powerful antioxidants that help reduce the risk of heart disease and several kinds of cancer.

​We have compiled a list- with some help from our favorite cookbook author and founder/editor in chief of Naturally, Danny Seo to show you a brief run down of what the colors of the rainbow in your food do for your health.

​Hopefully this will help motivate you and your family to incorporate a wide variety of fruits and veggies into your diet everyday.

​So here's the skinny;

​BLUES/PURPLES
​Foods: Purple and Blue Carrots, Purple Cabbage, Purple Cauliflower, Eggplant, Blueberries, Plums, Blackberries, Goose Berries (just to name a few).

​Good for: Memory; Healthy Aging: Lowering Cholesterol: Urinary Tract Health; Reducing the risk of cancer and stroke.

​Why: Anthocyanin, Resveratrol, Proanthocyanidin,  Ellagic Acid

YELLOWS
​Foods: Bananas, Corn, Yams, Yellow Bell Pepper, Pineapple

​Good for: Decreasing inflammation; Lowering Risk of skin, stomach and breast cancers; Aiding in digestion; Eye Sight and Reduces the risk of cataracts.

​Why: Lutein, Zeaxanthin, Limonoid, Bromelain

​ORANGES
​Foods: Oranges, Tangerines, Carrots, Orange Bell Peppers, Sweet Potatoes, Peaches, Nectarines (just to name a few).

​Good for: Vison; Healthy Skin; Immune System Support; Easing Cramps; Reducing the risk of heart disease and cancer

​Why: Beta-Carotene, Alpha-Carotene, Citrus Bioflavonoids

GREENS
​Foods: Spinach, Kale, Cabbage, Brussel Sprouts, Asparagus, Zucchini, Green Apples, Peas, Pears, Green Grapes, Kiwi, Avocados

​Good for:  Purifying Blood; Reducing Cancer Risk; Protecting Eyesight; Building strong teeth and bones

​Why: Chlorophyll, Vitamin K, Lutein, Isothiocyanate


REDS
​Foods: Tomatoes, Beets, Red Bell Pepper, Red Potatoes, Strawberries, Raspberries

​Good for: Circulation; Lowering Risk of Prostate Cancer, heart and lung health

​Why: Lycopene, Catechin, Quercetin

 (List compiled from "Naturally, Delicious- 100 Recipes For Healthy Eats That Make You Happy" By Danny Seo) We highly recommend you purchase this cookbook- it is amazing. Find it here :
https://naturallydannyseo.com/2016/09/our-new-book/
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When you step back and look at your diet, (the things you like to eat) you probably see a lot of repeat items. "Stuff the kids eat. Your husband's favorites. The stuff that's readily available at your favorite market." Challenge yourself this month to expand your horizons. Switch out your orange carrots for purple ones, try a new color bell pepper, try a new recipe that includes some new veggies you don't eat a lot. Make it fun for your kids- and for yourself. Try to add something new and different every week. The more variety in the fruits and veggies you eat the better. This is the easiest, more inexpensive and best way to keep your family healthy from sickness during the winter, cleanse your body of toxins and promote over all health- all you have to do is eat the rainbow.


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5/30/2021 08:56:14 pm

Thank you for this very informative and useful article content tips for us. A good to start a healthy living by making our body most healthy to explore world. I also want to share my experience about the last vacation with my family in Europe we bring Genuine Haarlem Oil as our extra protection for viruses because it can boost our immune system to protect against diseases, especially heart failure problems. Again.. Thank you and God bless. Hope you posted more informative content about healthy lifestyle.

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