Using the produce aisle like Mother Nature’s medicine cabinet.
White: Garlic, onions, leeks, scallions, cauliflower.
- We all know to stay away from “whites” like breads and sugar but these power foods contain compounds called allicins, which support the heart, help fight cancer, and combat viral and bacterial infections.
Red: Tomatoes, watermelon, pink grapefruit, guava, red bell pepper.
- Lycopene is probably the most important antioxidant in this group. Not only shown to reduce several types of cancer, but also lesses the effects of UV rays of the sun by up to 30%!
Blue/Purple: Blackberries, blueberries, red grapes, plums, red cabbage.
- If the fountain of youth is what you seek, then venture to the dark side. Produce of this color contains anthocyanins, antioxidants that boost brain health, improve circulation, and act as anti-aging agents.
Green: Kale, spinach, broccoli, sprouts, peas.
- Loaded with lutein, these greens will even help keep your eyes healthy. Lutein reduces the risk of cataracts and macular degeneration. What’s more, cruciferous veggies help clear cancer-causing agents from the body.
Orange/Yellow: Carrots, sweet potatoes, pumpkin, cantaloupe, apricots, mango.
- Orange is a dead give away that the veggie or fruit is full of beta-carotene, which we all know is great for the eyes but also gives the immune system an incredible boost! And believe it or not, leafy greens also contain this wonderful vitamin but the pigment actually gets over shaded by the chlorophyll.
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