Dutch painters created beautiful still-lifes of cornucopias overflowing with beautiful vibrant, colorful fruits and vegetables. However various colors that exist in the world can bring much more benefits than just create an eye-catching point. Each color preserves different carotenoid (the type of phytochemical). Each carotenoid has its own advantages. It is obvious that fruits and vegetables are very useful.
Here is the list of the benefits of the different colors for your health: * Red color. Here belong strawberries, red grapes, beets and tomatoes. Their advantages are: meliorating the blood flow to your heart, helpful in avoiding Alzheimer’s disease.
* White color. It is present in bananas, pears, onions and mushrooms. They are beneficial for keeping your heart and cholesterol levels healthy.
* Green color - in kiwi, pears, broccoli and peas. They make your bones and teeth stronger and protect your vision.
* Yellow/Orange color like in mangos, pineapple, carrots and pumpkin. Pros: They boost the immune system and make your heart and eyes healthy.
* Blue/Purple color. Here belong figs, blueberries, eggplant and cabbage. They are useful for protecting your memory and keep the urinary tract healthy.
Due to the fact that each colorful carotenoid has different benefits you should choose various colors for your meals during the day in order that your body could receive all useful things. You can create a tropical dessert with cubed mangos, sliced bananas and chopped kiwi or make a salad including spinach, tomatoes and mushrooms. Your eyes should be your guide. It will be great for you to take vibrant meals. So go ahead and eat colorful fresh produce – you’ll pass your nutritional test with flying colors!
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