Coloured foods for long, healthy Life
Health experts recommend that you eat a variety of fruits and vegetables. Research shows that different coloured foods have different properties, so you should try to include fruits and veggies from each colour group in your diet.
Red foods: Tomatoes, red bell peppers, guavas, strawberries, apples, cherries, beets, pomegranates, cranberries, watermelons and grapefruits contain vitamin A (beta carotene), vitamin C, manganese and quercetin. They reduce risk of cancer (especially prostate and breast cancers), lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels, give higher immunity, protection against heart attacks and reduced inflammation.
Orange foods: Carrots, oranges, mangoes, papayas, apricots, sweet potatoes, pumpkins, orange bell peppers, cantaloupes, nectarines and peaches contain beta-cryptoxanthin, beta-carotene, omega-3, zeaxanthin, flavonoids, lycopene, potassium, and Vitamins B and C. They confer better immunity, younger skin, protection against eye problems, lower risk of cancer, less acidity, lower cholesterol, improved blood pressure and healthier joints.
Yellow foods: Bananas, pineapples, melons, yellow bell peppers, mangoes and yellow squash contain manganese, magnesium, potassium, carotenoids, bioflavonoids and Vitamins A, B and C. They aid better digestion, reduced muscle cramps, improved vision, healthier skin and bones, increased immunity, better heart health and stronger teeth.
Green foods: Spinach, broccoli, asparagus, peas, salad greens, grapes, avocados, kiwis and pistachios. They contain chlorophyll, lutein, zeaxanthin, calcium, folate, calcium and Vitamins A and C. They aid better reproductive health, lower chances of foetal defects, improved digestion, stronger immunity, lower cholesterol and blood pressure, improved vision and lower risk of cancer.
