Oranges + Yellows.


So to continue our little series on 'eating your colors' -- it's time for me to tell you the benefits of oranges and yellows. I use to not eat a lot in this category until I started juicing recently. Now I try to get a couple of these in a day, sometimes more. 


Benefits: good source of antioxidants such as Vitamin C, beta-carotene, flavonoids, lycopene and potassium. These things help with -- fighting free radicals, alkaline balancing, lower LDL cholesterol, lower blood pressure, reduce risk of prostrate cancer, promote collagen formation, help with healthy joints and bones. Some everyday ailments -- helps with cramps, boosts your immune system, increases your energy levels and helps improve your eye sight.



Vegetables: Carrots, Corn, Yellow/Orange Peppers, Pumpkins, Rutabagas, Yellow Summer Squash, Sweet Potatoes, Yellow Beets, Butternut Squash, Yellow Potatoes, and Yellow Winter Squash.

Fruits: Lemons, Oranges, Apricots, Mangoes, Papayas, Peaches, Pineapple, Cantaloupe, Yellow Watermelon, Nectarines and Bananas. 


How do you plan to add more yellows and oranges to your diet this week?

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