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Thursday, December 15, 2011

Fruit and Vegetable Color Code

Blues and Purples:

  • Blueberries, blackberries, purple grapes, plums, raisins, eggplants
  • Benefits: Keep memory sharp and reduce risk of many cancers including prostate cancer
Greens:
  • Kiwi, honeydew, spinach, broccoli, romaine lettuce, brussel sprouts, cabbage
  • Benefits: Protect bones, teeth, and eyesight
White:
  • Pears, bananas, mushrooms, cauliflower, onions, garlic
  • Benefits: Lower LDL cholesterol and reduce risk of heart disease
Reds:
  • Watermelon, strawberries, raspberries, cranberries, cherries. tomatoes, radishes, red apples
  • Benefits: Help prevent Alzheimer's Disease and improve blood flow to the heart
Yellow and Orange:
  • Oranges, grapefruit, peaches, cantaloupe, mangoes, pineapple, squash, carrots
  • Benefits: Boost immune system and help prevent eye disease 

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