Fruit Splashes: Power of Colorful Fruits - Health Colors

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Fruit Splashes: Power of Colorful Fruits - Health Colors

Scientists in labs across the country have made astounding discoveries about the health benefits of highly pigmented fruits and vegetables, which contain disease-fighting compounds called phytonutrients. These powerhouses act as a rogue police force, fighting off free radicals that cause cancer and a host of other enemies that increase your risk of heart disease, diabetes, osteoporosis, and more. Here’s just a sampling of the health benefits of eating colorful fruits and vegetables.

Fruit Splashes Power of Colorful Fruits Health Colors

It’s all about color – blue/purple, green, white, yellow/orange, and red – and the power of colorful fruits and vegetables to promote good health. So when you're grocery shopping, planning your meals or dining out, think color.

Fruit Splashes Power of Colorful Fruits Health Colors

Blue/purple - Beat the Effects of Aging

Blue/purple fruits and vegetables contain varying amounts of health-promoting phytochemicals such as anthocyanins and phenolics, currently being studied for their antioxidant and anti-aging benefits.

Fruit Splashes Power of Colorful Fruits Health Colors

Green - Go Green. Go Healthy

Green fruits and vegetables contain varying amounts of potent phytochemicals such as lutein and indoles, which interest researchers because of their potential antioxidant, health-promoting benefits.

Fruit Splashes Power of Colorful Fruits Health Colors

White - White for Wellness

White, tan, and brown fruits and vegetables contain varying amounts of phytochemicals of interest to scientists. These include allicin, found in the onion family.

Fruit Splashes Power of Colorful Fruits Health Colors

Yellow/Orange - Powerful Antioxidants

Orange and yellow fruits and vegetables contain varying amounts of antioxidants such as vitamin C as well as carotenoids and bioflavonoids, two classes of phytochemicals that scientists are studying for their health-promoting potential.

Fruit Splashes Power of Colorful Fruits Health Colors

Red - Red-hot and Healthy

The specific phytochemicals in the red group being studied for their health-promoting properties include lycopene and anthocyanins.

Fruit Splashes Power of Colorful Fruits Health Colors

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ujala · **Posted:** Oct 21, 2009 **Post subject:**

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laiq.shahid · **Posted:** Oct 21, 2009 **Post subject:**

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