How COLOUR FULL DIET benefits Human health?

Phytonutrients in every color:

Following rundown of fruits and vegetables sorted by color :

Red: Rich in the carotenoid lycopene, a potent scavenger of gene-damaging free radicals that seems to protect against

• Prostate cancer

• Heart disease

• Lung disease

  Found in: strawberries, cranberries, raspberries, tomatoes, cherries, apples, beets, watermelon, red grapes, red peppers, red onions

Orange and yellow: Provide beta cryptothanxin

• Supports intracellular communication

• Help prevent heart disease

  Found in: carrots, sweet potatoes, yellow peppers, oranges, bananas, pineapple, tangerines, mango, pumpkin, apricots, winter squash (butternut, acorn), peaches, cantaloupe, corn

Green: These foods are rich in cancer-blocking chemicals like

• sulforaphane

• isothiocyanates

• indoles

• which inhibit the action of carcinogens (cancer-causing compounds).

  Found in: spinach, avocados, asparagus, artichokes, broccoli, alfalfa sprouts, kale, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, kiwi fruit, collard greens, green tea, green herbs (mint, rosemary, sage, thyme, and basil)

Blue and purple: Have powerful antioxidants called anthocyanins

• delay cellular aging

• help the heart by blocking the formation of blood clots.

  Found in: blueberries, blackberries, elderberries, Concord grapes, raisins, eggplant, plums, figs, prunes, lavender, purple cabbage

White and brown: The onion family contains allicin, which has Anti-tumor properties. Other foods in this group contain antioxidant flavonoids like quercetin and kaempferol.
Found in: onions, cauliflower, garlic, leeks, parsnips, daikon radish, mushroom

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