Q:
Numerous Stump the
Staff answers cite the importance of fruits and vegetables in a healthy
diet. A client asked the follow up
question; “Does the color of the fruit or vegetables impact its health
benefits?”
A:
Fruit and vegetables are always a great choice to improve
your diet. The color of the fruit or
vegetable is important because the color helps determine its nutritional
content. There are several public
service campaigns that promote this idea and have phrases such as:
- Eat the Rainbow
- Five a
Day the
- Eat from the Color Wheel
As part of a healthy diet, you should try to get some of
each color every day. Below are the
common colors, choices, and the benefits of the particular color.
Red: Beets, Cherries, Cranberries, Pink Grapefruit,
Radishes, Red Apples, Red Bell Peppers and Red Chili Peppers
Benefits: Rich in the antioxidants, reduces risk of
prostate cancer, lowers blood pressure, and LDL cholesterol levels
Orange/Yellow: Apricots, Butternut Squash,
Cantaloupe, Carrots, Lemons, Oranges ,
and Rutabagas
Benefits: High in Beta-Carotene, Potassium, and
Vitamin C, reduce age-related macula degeneration, prostate cancer, and promote
collagen formation and healthy joints
Green: Artichokes, Asparagus, Broccoli, Green Apples,
Green Beans, Green Cabbage and Green Grapes
Benefits: High in Chlorophyll, Fiber and Calcium,
reduce risk of cancers, normalize digestion time, and boost immune system
Blue/Purple: Blackberries, Blueberries, Plums, Purple
Cabbage, and Raisins
Benefits: Rich in the antioxidants, boost immune
system activity, support healthy digestion, improve calcium and other mineral
absorption, and fight inflammation
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