The rainbow diet: Health benefits of coloured fruits and vegetables
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- 31 Jan 2023
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From white, the brightest orange, to the deepest purple — make your meals and snacks as colourful as possible. Each colour provides unique health benefits and no one colour is superior to another, which is why a balance of all colours is most important. The ultimate goal of a 'rainbow diet' is to add 30 plus different colourful fruits and vegetables to your meals every week. Just plan for one colourful plant-based food at every meal and instead of rich, sugary treats after the meals or for between-meal snacks, use fresh fruits to satisfy the sweet tooth.
Read on to learn more about the health benefits of coloured fruits and vegetables.
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Food coloured red like tomatoes, watermelons, red peppers, strawberries, pomegranate seeds, apples, red current cranberries, red onions, radishes, red beans, beets, strawberries, and raspberries are all packed with vitamin C, vitamin A, potassium, lycopene, etc.
They are rich in antioxidants and anti-inflammatory molecules that prevent inflammation and oxidative stress. The phytochemicals present may help protect against certain cancers (especially prostate cancer), lower the risk of diabetes, support eye health, and improve skin appearance. Read More…
