What Do The Colors On Your Plate Have To Do With Vitamins?
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What Colors Are On Your Plate?
by Meri Raffetto RD
Can the colors on your plate tell you what health benefits you are getting?As researchers are learning more and more about the foods we eat there is one hot topic that keeps coming up….phytochemicals. You may have heard the latest craze for lycopene found in tomato products boasting its heart health benefits. Phytochemicals are biologically active chemicals (not classified as vitamins or minerals) found in foods that our bodies may use as part of their disease-fighting arsenal. A single tomato or orange contains, hundreds, and possibly thousands, of phytochemicals. This is very exciting news for researchers since many of these phytochemicals act as antioxidants and also provide other benefits for cancer prevention. They have also found that the color of the edible part of our fruits and vegetables can tell us what class of phytochemicals it contains and therefore, what health benefits we can obtain. Finally! Now when your mother says eat your vegetables, their good for you… we can see how they are good for us! Blue/Purple (blueberries, grapes, eggplant, plums)Health Benefits:A lower risk of some cancers,aids in memory function, andhealthy agingGreen (spinach, broccoli, salad greens, green peppers, honeydew, kiwi)Health Benefits:A lower risk of some cancers,vision health, andstrong bones and teethWhite (onions, bananas, garlic)Health Benefits:Healthy heart, anda lower risk of some cancersYellow/Orange (oranges, yellow and orange bell peppers, yellow watermelon, carrots)Health Benefits:Healthy heart,vision health,improved immune system, anda lower risk of some cancersRed (strawberries, red bell peppers, pink watermelon)Health Benefits:Healthy Heart,improved memory function, anda lower risk of some cancersNow you can enjoy a colorful plate of food and improve your health at the same time!
About the Author
Meri Raffetto is a Registered Dietitian and a recognized professional in the area of nutrition and wellness. She has developed online weight management programs to help people get off of diets and get into way of life. For more information or to sign up for our free newsletter, visit www.reallivingnutrition.com.
Visit: http://vitaminhealthshop.com for Resources and Information.
What Colors Are On Your Plate?
by Meri Raffetto RD
Can the colors on your plate tell you what health benefits you are getting?As researchers are learning more and more about the foods we eat there is one hot topic that keeps coming up….phytochemicals. You may have heard the latest craze for lycopene found in tomato products boasting its heart health benefits. Phytochemicals are biologically active chemicals (not classified as vitamins or minerals) found in foods that our bodies may use as part of their disease-fighting arsenal. A single tomato or orange contains, hundreds, and possibly thousands, of phytochemicals. This is very exciting news for researchers since many of these phytochemicals act as antioxidants and also provide other benefits for cancer prevention. They have also found that the color of the edible part of our fruits and vegetables can tell us what class of phytochemicals it contains and therefore, what health benefits we can obtain. Finally! Now when your mother says eat your vegetables, their good for you… we can see how they are good for us! Blue/Purple (blueberries, grapes, eggplant, plums)Health Benefits:A lower risk of some cancers,aids in memory function, andhealthy agingGreen (spinach, broccoli, salad greens, green peppers, honeydew, kiwi)Health Benefits:A lower risk of some cancers,vision health, andstrong bones and teethWhite (onions, bananas, garlic)Health Benefits:Healthy heart, anda lower risk of some cancersYellow/Orange (oranges, yellow and orange bell peppers, yellow watermelon, carrots)Health Benefits:Healthy heart,vision health,improved immune system, anda lower risk of some cancersRed (strawberries, red bell peppers, pink watermelon)Health Benefits:Healthy Heart,improved memory function, anda lower risk of some cancersNow you can enjoy a colorful plate of food and improve your health at the same time!
About the Author
Meri Raffetto is a Registered Dietitian and a recognized professional in the area of nutrition and wellness. She has developed online weight management programs to help people get off of diets and get into way of life. For more information or to sign up for our free newsletter, visit www.reallivingnutrition.com.
Visit: http://vitaminhealthshop.com for Resources and Information.
