Do you want to eat healthy and add some color back in to your life? You're in luck! Chemical researchers have linked healthy eating to a colorful diet. Dr. Ronald Prior, a PhD research chemist with the USDA explains, “Every hue — green, yellow, orange, red, purple, and even white — signifies a different class of nutrients, each of which offers a unique benefit." Dr. Prior’s research follows the trail of antioxidants found in various foods and the health benefits attributed to such healthy components.
It turns out that we can break it down for you like the hues of a rainbow. Yellow/Orange: Sweet potatoes, carrots, mango and corn, which contain carotenoids which help reduce the risk of cancer. Green: Spinach and broccoli contain lutein which promotes sharper, better vision. Blue/Purple: Blueberries and blackberries contain anthocyanins which prevent and suppress tumor growth. Red: Tomatoes and watermelon contain lycopene which helps prevent heart disease and cancer. White: Cauliflower and potatoes are a good source of vitamin C.
Research indicates that mixing these foods together helps to boost their overall antioxidant effects. So, the key to a youthful, healthy exterior, sharp mind, healthy strong bones and disease prevention might start with a healthy rainbow of colorful foods on your plate.
Sourse: eDiets.com
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