Tuesday, March 10, 2015

The Rainbow Diet


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RainbowEAT THE RAINBOW, TASTE THE RAINBOWRainbow
Did you know that each differently pigmented fruit and vegetable has certain phytonutrients and chemical components specified to various needs of the body? This is why it's so important to have the most COLORFUL diet possible! Here are a few benefits of eating from each of the colors of the Rainbow:RainbowRainbowRainbow
Red appleStrawberryCherriesREDS: Are known to help promote a healthy cardiovascular system and promote healthy aging. They contain powerful photo-chemicals and antioxidants like lycopene, resveratrol, and proanthocyanin which have the ability to reduce oxidative stress on the body. To get the best of the reds, eat Apples, Cranberries, Gogi Berries, Pomegranate, Red Bell Peppers, Strawberries, and Tomatoes.
TangerineTangerineTangerineORANGE: These are Powerful SparklesIMMUNITY BOOSTERSSparkles protecting against harmful illness-causing bacteria and invaders! Full of Vitamins A, B, C, D, E, zinc, and selenium, these foods help strengthen the immune system and act as the "line of defense" against infection and disease. Foods like Carrot, Orange, Orange Bell Peppers, Red Lentils, and Sweet Potato all aid in keeping your immune system in check! Heavy check mark
Yellow heartBananaEar of maizeYELLOWS: Have ANTI-INFLAMATORY properties due to their yellow flavonoids and carotenoids. Inflammation is a condition linked to numerous health issues like heart disease, diabetes,cancer, arthritis, and dementia. The best yellow foods you can eat are Ginger, Golden Beets, Pineapple, Rainier Cherries, Saffron, Tumeric, and Yellow Chili Peppers PineappleEar of maizeBananaSparkles
Green heartGreen appleSeedlingCactusGREENS: DETOXIFYGlowing star Green foods contain chlorophyll, which has been shown to both neutralize & eliminate toxins like heavy metals, industrial pollutants, and pesticides. Many of them are also sulfur rich, containing a compound known as glucosinates that trigger detoxifying enzymes in the body. The best green-things you can eat are: Artichoke, Brocolli, Brussels Sprouts, Cilantro, Parsley, Chlorella, Green Tea, Kale, Wheatgrass, And Red Beets with their GreensSeedlingGreen heartSparkles
Blue heartPurple heart BLUES: are BRAIN BOOSTING! If you've ever struggled with "feeling blue," then it's time to get some more blues in your diet! Blue foods are rich in a compound called Anthcyanin, which is shown to help the brain recover from trauma and prevent brain degeneration. The best Blues to eat are:Black Beans, Blackberries, Blueberries, Eggplant, Plums, Purple Cabbage, Purple Grapes, Avocados,and Flax Seed.Aubergine/eggplantGrapes
Here's to optimized health and healing with Nature! Yellow heartGreen heartBlue heartPurple heart