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Eat the rainbow

January 7, 2015 by Alex McLeavy Leave a Comment

They say we eat with our eyes- not a bad thing, given the pigments in fresh fruit and veg go more than skin deep!

From lutein to lycopenes, here’s a rundown of how colour indicates the particular phytonutrients and nutritional benefits available in fresh produce. Fill your plate with colour and variety to get the most out of every meal!

 

organic produceGREEN FOODS

Such as silverbeet, zucchini & spinach

Contain

LUTEIN (especially in leafy greens) for good vision

IRON to boost energy and immune function

CHLOROPHYLL, which is a powerful detoxifier

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YELLOW & ORANGE FOODS

Such as apricots, carrots & lemons

Contain

BIOFLAVONOIDS (in yellow-orange foods), a powerful antioxidant that supports vision and healthy bones, teeth & skin

BETA-CAROTENE (in dark orange foods), a powerful antioxidant that reduces the risk of cancer & heart disease

LYCOPENE (in certain red foods, mainly tomatoes) helps
control high blood pressure & reduces the risk of cancer

 

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PURPLE & BLUE FOODS

Such as beetroot, eggplant & blueberries

Contain

ANTHOCYANIN, a powerful antioxidant that helps reduce the risk of cancer, diabetes & Alzheimer’s

PHENOLIC FLAVONOIDS, a powerful antioxidant thought to slow the effects of ageing

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