Fruits and vegetables are such a huge part of a nutrient dense balanced diet, are you implementing at least one color on your plate? I just recently discovered that eating starches with proteins is a poor food combination leading to improper digestion. WAIT WHAT??? I’ve been doing that my whole life!!! For optimal protein digestion, you need an acidic environment to break down your foods into nutrients, however, when starches are paired with proteins, the acidity is neutralized. This prevents proper digestion and this could lead to stomach discomfort, gas and bloating.
A colorful variety of vegetables is a great replacement for the potatoes, pastas, beans, and grains that are usually paired with every lunch and dinner. Fruits are a solid substitute for sugar cravings! This small dietary modification will boost your overall health and well-being by enhancing your digestion and nutrient assimilation and improving energy levels. Doesn’t everyone want to kick that nasty coffee addiction for natural energy levels that lasts your whole day??!
Red fruits and vegetables contain carotenoid lycopene which helps fight free radical damage to genes. It also has vitamin A which is needed for healthy skin!
- tomatoes
- watermelon
- pink grapefruit
- red apples
- strawberries
- cranberries
Orange and yellow fruits and vegetables contain alpha carotene which protects against cancer, beta carotene which the body converts to vitamin A, and beta cryptothanxin which is vital for cell communication. It also has vitamin C which is needed for a healthy immunity!
- apricots
- mangos
- carrots
- pumpkins
- cantaloupes
- acorn & winter squash
- sweet potatoes
- pinapple
- oranges
- peaches
- papaya
- nectarines
- corn
Green fruits and vegetables contain the carotenoids, lutein and zeaxanthin, which is said to reduce the risk of cataracts and macular degeneration. It is also a source of
sulforaphane and isocyanate which inhibits cancer by reducing carcinogens, and vitamin K which is needed for healthy cells!
- spinach
- kale
- bok choy & chinese cabbage
- brussel sprouts
- cabbage
- broccoli
- collard greens
- turnip & mustard greens
- green peas
- avocados
- honeydew melon
Purple fruits and vegetables are packed with antioxidants known as anthocyanins which is said to protect against heart disease by preventing blood clots!
- eggplants
- beets
- purple grapes
- prunes
- blueberries
- blackberries
White fruits and vegetables have antimicrobial properties, they also contain allicin which has anti-tumor properties. It includes flavonoids, quercetin and kaempferol which are anti-oxidants!
- cauliflower
- garlic
- onions
- leeks
- scallions
- celery
- pears
- endives
- chives
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Excellent information to good eating & energetic life.
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