Friday, April 29, 2011

A RAINBOW OF NUTRITIONAL COLORS


       RED: tomatoes and tomato products, watermelon, guava
       LYCOPENE:  antioxidant; cuts prostate cancer risk
       ORANGE:  carrots, yams, sweet potatoes, mangos, pumpkins
       BETA-CAROTENE:  supports immune system, powerful antioxidant
       YELLOW-ORANGE:  oranges, lemons, grapefruits, papayas, peaches
       VITAMIN C, FLAVANOIDS:  inhibits tumor cell growth, detoxifies
       harmful substances
GREEN: spinach, kale, collards, and other greens
FOLATE: builds healthy cells and genetic material
GREEN-WHITE: broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower
INDOLES, LUTEIN: eliminates excess estrogen and carcinogens
       WHITE-GREEN:  garlic, onion, chives, asparagus
       ALLYL SULFIDES:  destroys cancer cells, reduces cell division,
       supports immune system
       BLUE:  blueberries, purple grapes, plums
       ANTHOCYANINS:  destroys free radicals
       RED-PURPLE:  grapes, berries, plums
       RESVERATROL:  may decrease estrogen production and fight cancer
       cells
       BROWN:  whole grains, legumes
       FIBER:  carcinogen removal