If you want to look and feel your best, a well-rounded diet full of fruits and vegetables is essential. God gave each fruit and each vegetable different nutritional and healing properties. Grouped together by color, they contain generally the same supporting properties. Read on to learn how "Eating the Rainbow" can benefit your health!
Contain chlorophyll, fiber, lutein, zeaxanthin, calcium, folate, vitamin C, sulforaphane, magnesium, iron, potassium, vitamin K and beta-carotene. These nutrients reduce some cancer risks such as colon, bladder and breast, lower blood pressure and LDL cholesterol levels. They normalize digestion time, support retinal health and vision, slowing macular degeneration. The both increase and regulate detox enzymes in the liver. They also fight harmful free-radicals and boost immunity.
Contain lycopene, ellagic acid, quercetin, anthocyanin, vitamin C and hesperidin. These nutrients reduce the risk of prostate cancer and tumor growth. They lower blood pressure and LDL cholesterol levels. They reduce the risk of stroke and macular degeneration, reduce inflammation and promote heart health. They also scavenge for harmful free-radicals and support joint tissue in arthritis cases.
Contain beta-carotene, zeaxanthin, flavonoids, lycopene, potassium, alpha carotene, potassium and vitamins A & C. these nutrient reduce age-related macular degeneration and the risk of prostate cancer. The lower LDL cholesterol and blood pressure, promote collage formation and healthy joints. They boost antioxidant intake, promo anti-inflammation and provide electrolyte reducing post-exercise sore muscles. They fight harmful free-radicals and work with magnesium and calcium to build healthy bones.
Contain lutein zeaxanthin, resveratrol, potassium, folate, vitamin C, fiber, flavonoids, ellagic acid and quercetin. These nutrients support retinal health, lower LDL cholesterol, boost immune system activity, support healthy digestion, improve calcium and other mineral absorption, promote anti-inflammation in the heart and blood vessels, increase anti-oxidant consumption, improve skin health and help prevent wrinkles, reduce tumor growth, act as an an-carcinogen in the digestive tract, and limit the activity of cancer cells.
Contain beta-glucans, EGCG, SDG, Vitamin C, Allium, sulforaphane, flavonoids and lignans that provide powerful immune boosting activity. They can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, support healthy bones and reduce the risk of osteoporosis. They reduce free-radical damage, lower blood cholesterol levels and may provide antifungal and antibacterial benefits. These nutrients activate natural killer B and T cells, reduce the risk of colon, breast and prostate cancers and balance hormone levels, which reduces the risk of hormone-related cancers.
You really can’t go wrong when you eat the rainbow!
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