Colorful food s are rich in phytochemicals and antioxidants that fight premature aging and disease. Here’s how to create a “Rainbow Diet”, according to scientific data:
Red, purple, and blue. The phytochemical anthrocyanin is found in foods with these colors- such as blueberries, beets, strawberries, and tomatoes.
Anthrocyanins are high in antioxidants and fiber, help prevent heart disease, and are anti-carcinogenic.
White. Mushrooms, parsnips, potatoes, bananas, cauliflower, and other white veggies get their color from the phytochemical anthoxanthin. Cauliflower is a great source of vitamin K,C, and folate. Bananas and potatoes are high in potassium.
Orange and yellow. Peppers, oranges, squash and carrots contain carotenoids-a healthy source of antioxidants that prevent cellular damage, improve eye health, and help ward off cancer. Beta-carotine helps skin health by protecting tissues and cells from environmental toxins and disease. Orange and yellow vegetables contain vitamin C , which promotes healthy immune response and wound healing.
Green. Leafy vegetables and green fruits get thir color from chlorophyll, and are naturally high in vitamin A, vitamin C, vitaminE, iron, and zinc. The phytonutrients found in green vegetables also help boost the immune sysytem, protect against inflammatory diseases and cancer.
Go to spinach, kale, broccoli, cucumbers, celery, and peas.
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