Sunday, February 17, 2013

Diet and Nutrition - Eat Well by Color

Millions of people around the world are concerned about keeping track of diet and nutrition needs for them and their families. In this busy world you do not have enough time to spend time reading article after article about nutrients provided by different kinds of vegetables and fruits. But there is an easy and practical way to do it - you can Eat Well by Color.

Each vegetable and fruit color carries specific traits and a basic understanding on them will help you to keep yourself and your family healthy. We call it diet and nutrition by color.

Diet and Nutrition by Color:

RED produce contain fiber, vitamins and phytochemicals, such as lycopene and anthocyanins, which help prevent cancer, neurological and aging diseases, improve diabetes and improves hearth health.

Excellent Red produce examples are:

* beets

* cherries

* cranberries

* kidney beans

* pink grapefruit

* pomegranates

* raspberries

* red apples

* red bell peppers

* red grapes

* red onions

* red plums

* rhubarb

ORANGE and YELLOW produce contain fiber, vitamins and phytochemicals, such as carotenoids, which aid in the health of mucous membranes, vision, to prevent heart disease, cancer and strengthen your immune system.

Excellent Orange and Yellow examples are:

* apricots

* butternut squash

* cantaloupe

* carrots

* corn

* mandarins

* mangoes

* nectarines

* orange bell peppers

* oranges

* papayas

* peaches

* pears

* rutabaga

* sweet potatoes

* yellow summer squash

WHITE and TAN produce contain fiber, vitamins and phytochemicals, such as anthoxanthins, which contribute to lowering blood pressure, cholesterol and to reduce the probability of stomach cancer and heart disease.

Excellent White and Tan examples are:

* bananas

* bok choy

* cauliflower

* celery root

* fennel

* leeks

* mushrooms

* parsnips

* plantains

* potatoes

* turnips

* water chestnuts

* white asparagus

* white peaches

GREEN produce contain fiber, vitamins and phytochemicals, such as lutein, which aids in healthy vision, to prevent cancer and heart disease as well as birth defects. It also makes bones, teeth stronger and boosts the immune system because they are typically very high in vitamin A and vitamin C, as well as low in calories, low in fat, high in protein per calorie, high in dietary fiber, high in iron and calcium, and very high in phytochemicals such as lutein and folic acid.

Excellent Green examples are:

* artichokes

* asparagus

* avocados

* broccoli

* celery

* cucumbers

* endive

* green beans

* green peas

* green tea

* honeydew melon

* kiwifruit

* lettuce

* limes

* peas

* snow peas

* spinach

* sugar snap peas

* Swiss chard

* watercress

* zucchini

BLUE and PURPLE produce contain fiber, vitamins and phytochemicals, such as anthocyanins and flavanoids, which prevent memory loss, cancer, stroke, heart disease, promote urinary health and boost immunity.

Excellent Blue and Purple examples are:

* black currants

* black tea

* blackberries

* blueberries

* eggplants

* figs

* purple grapes

* purple kale

* purple potatoes

* prunes

* raisins

BROWN grains, seeds and nuts contain contain fiber, vitamins and phytochemicals that lower blood cholesterol, reduce the risk of some cancers, diabetes, heart disease and stroke.

Excellent Brown examples are:

* almonds

* barley

* black beans

* black-eyed peas

* brown rice

* cashews

* chestnuts

* couscous

* flaxseed

* garbanzo beans

* hazelnuts

* lima beans

* macadamia nuts

* oats

* peanuts

* pecans

* pine nuts

* pistachios

* pumpkin seeds

* quinoa

* sesame seeds

* soy beans

* split peas

* sunflower seeds

* walnuts

* whole wheat

Make your meals very colorful. It will be not only be a very visually appealing but it will also make it easier to satisfy your diet and nutrition needs. Either bookmarking or printing this article will come in handy next time you think about your and your family's diet and nutrition.








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