Coloured Foods That You Should Be Eating For A Long And Healthy Life

Health experts recommend that you eat at least 5 servings of fruits and vegetables per day. But does that mean that just because you love apples and carrots, you will only eat those two fruits again and again? Absolutely not! It’s important to eat a variety of fruits and vegetables. In fact, research shows that different coloured foods have different properties, so you should try to include fruits and veggies from each colour group in your diet.

1. Red

Foods: Tomatoes, red bell peppers, guavas, strawberries, apples, cherries, beets, pomegranates, cranberries, watermelons and grapefruits.

Nutrients: Lycopene, Vitamin A (beta carotene), Vitamin C, manganese and quercetin.

Health benefits: Reduced risk of cancer (especially prostate and breast cancer), lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels, higher immunity, protection against heart attacks and reduced inflammation.

2. Orange

Foods: Carrots, oranges, mangoes, papayas, apricots, sweet potatoes, pumpkins, orange bell peppers, cantaloupes, nectarines and peaches.

Nutrients: Beta-cryptoxanthin, beta-carotene, omega-3, zeaxanthin, flavonoids, lycopene, potassium, and Vitamins B and C.

Health benefits: Better immunity, younger skin, protection against eye problems, lower risk of cancer, less acidity, lower cholesterol, improved blood pressure and healthier joints.

3. Yellow

Foods: Bananas, pineapples, melons, yellow bell peppers, mangoes and yellow squash.

Nutrients: Manganese, magnesium, potassium, carotenoids, bioflavonoids and Vitamins A, B and C.

Health benefits: Better digestion, reduced muscle cramps, improved vision, healthier skin and bones, increased immunity, better heart health and stronger teeth.

4. Green

Foods: Spinach, broccoli, asparagus, peas, salad greens, grapes, avocados, kiwis and pistachios.

Nutrients: Chlorophyll, lutein, zeaxanthin, calcium, folate, calcium and Vitamins A and C.

Health benefits: Better reproductive health, lower chances of foetal defects, improved digestion, stronger immunity, lower cholesterol and blood pressure, improved vision and lower risk of cancer.

5. Blue/Purple

Foods: Blueberries, prunes, plums, grapes, currants, purple cabbage and blackberries.

Nutrients: Antioxidants, lutein, zeaxanthin, resveratrol, anthocyanin, Vitamin C, flavonoids, ellagic acid, and quercetin.

Health benefits: Better skin, slower tumour growth, reduced inflammation, better mineral absorption, improved digestion, lower cholesterol, stronger immunity, lower risk of heart disease and better eye health.

6. White

Foods: Onions, garlic, cauliflowers, leeks and mushrooms.

Nutrients: Flavanoids, allicin, beta-glucans, EGCG, SDG, lignans, folate and Vitamins C and K.

Health benefits: Higher immunity, reduced risk of colon, prostate and breast cancers, balanced hormones, protection against free radicals, better heart health and lower cholesterol.

Be Healthy.....

Keep Smiling always.....

Dr.Sanjay Chourasia