01/23/2025
Swing into action this New Year by staying on top of your NY Resolutions!
Here are some healthy fun facts:
The pigments that give fruits and vegetables their bright colors represent a variety of protective compounds. By eating all the colors of the nutritional rainbow you can nourish the body with cancer fighting and immune-boosting foods!
Lycopene(red): reduces breast and prostate cancer risk; boosts heart, brain, eye and bone health
Ex. Watermelon, tomatoes, red peppers
Beta-carotene(orange): fights cancer, reduces inflammation, supports immune system, and boosts vision
Ex. Carrots, pumpkins, sweet potatoes
Vitamin C/flavonoids(yellow): inhibit tumor cell growth, detoxify harmful substances, boosts immune system, reduces inflammation, and boost heart health
Ex. Oranges, peaches, lemons
Folate(green): builds healthy cells and genetic material and boosts heart health
Ex. Spinach, leaks
Indoles/lutein(light green): eliminates excess estrogen and carcinogens and support eye health
Allyl Sulfides (Light green): destroys cancer cells and reduces cell division
Ex. Brussels sprouts, cauliflower
Anthocyanins(deep blue): destroys free radicals, reduces inflammation, and boosts brain health
Ex.berries, grapes, plums
Resveratrol(red/pink): may decrease estrogen production, boosts heart and brain health
Ex. Raspberries
Fiber(brown): boosts digestion and weight loss, removes carcinogens ex. Kidney beans, chickpeas
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