Food of different colors indicate its various nutritional benefits. United States, "Fox News" health column Invite a registered dietitian and nationally recognized health expert Francis Ross describes the various food color effect.
red. The color of the fruits and vegetables very attractive in appearance, they contain the most heart-healthy nutrients. In addition, red fruits and vegetables contain large amounts of antioxidants, can repair the damage caused by free radicals on the human body; and a large number of soluble dietary fiber helps reduce the amount of LDL. Red food Representative: pomegranate, red apples, red onions, radishes, tomatoes.
Orange. The color of the fruits and vegetables both delicate delicate apricot, including strong sturdy winter squash, but they all have a common feature, that is containing β-carotene. β-carotene in the human body can be converted into vitamin A, it is a skin and eye nutrients necessary for cell growth. Orange food Representative: pumpkin, yellow peppers, sweet potatoes, oranges, carrots.
yellow. Fruits and vegetables yellow lines in common is that they are rich in antioxidants, can resist chronic diseases (including cancer and heart disease). Yellow foods Representative: carambola, lemon and figs.
green. Most members of this family have a super-obesity, calories per cup of green fruits and vegetables are less than 50 kcal, suitable for mass consumption; antioxidants they contain has the effect of prolonging life. Many green vegetables are vegetarian sources of iron uptake, B vitamins and folic acid. Green food Representative: broccoli, spinach, asparagus.
Blue and purple. The color of the fruits and vegetables provide a lot of anthocyanins, can resist inflammation, reduce the risk of people suffering from heart disease and cancer. Blue and purple foods Representative: Purple cabbage, blueberries, blackberries, eggplant, grapes.
Black and brown. Such fruits and vegetables contain large amounts of dietary fiber and antioxidants, which can reduce the risk of people suffering from diabetes and heart disease. Dark brown food on behalf of: mushrooms, olives, black rice, black beans.
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