Ok, so we've always heard growing up that we should 'eat our colors' everyday -- but how many people actually know why this is important and what each color can provide for your health? Personally, I didn't realize fruits and vegetables of the same color group have the same general benefits. So for the next week, I want you to look at what fruits and veggies you're eating and focus on what colors you might be missing in your diet and try to broaden your color wheel :)
Benefits: good source of phyto-nutrients such as lycopene and proanthocyanins, quercetin and hesperidin. These help in lowering cholesterol levels, reducing the risk of certain cancers and tumor growth, and regulating your blood pressure. It's also believed that red fruits/vegetables help with inflammation and urinary tract infections among several other common every day issues.
Red Fruits: Red Apples, Cherries, Raspberries, Strawberries, Watermelon, Red Grapes, Tomatoes, Pomegranates, Red/Pink Grapefruit
Red Vegetables: Beets, Radishes, Radicchio, Red Onions, Red Potatoes, Rhubarb, Red Cabbage, Red Peppers
What's your favorite red fruit or vegetable?
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