Monday, May 24, 2010

Red. Yellow. Orange. Green. Purple. Blue.

The Reds:
Major benefits: promote heart health, help lower cancer risks, protect against memory loss.
Eat lots of: beets, strawberries, red bell peppers, cranberries, tomatoes, radishes, raspberries, blood oranges, red grapefruit, watermelon, red potatoes, pomegranates, cherries.

The Oranges &Yellows:
Major benefits: supports the immune system and vision health, reduce cancer risks, promote collagen formation and healthy joints.
Eat lots of: carrots, cantaloupe, pumpkin, corn, oranges, sweet potatoes, mangoes, yellow squash, peaches, apricots, yellow peppers.

The Greens:
Major benefits: promote vision health, lower blood pressure, normalize digestion time, boost immune system, reduce cancer risks.
Eat lots of: dark lettuce, kiwifruit, avocados, cucumbers, celery, honeydew, green beans, leeks, okra, broccoli, asparagus.

The Blues & Purples:
Major benefits: Increase memory function, lower LDL cholesterol, improve urinary tract health, reduce cancer risk, encourage helpful aging.
Eat lots of: blackberries, blueberries, purple grapes, figs, plums, eggplant, raisins, purple cabbage.

Eat up!
Love always,
Mo
XOXO