December 21, 2010

EAT THE RAINBOW!

Want to get a meal time antioxidant hit that tastes as good as it looks? 

RED
Guava, watermelon, tomatoes, red grapefruit, and red capsium contain lycopene, which protects white blood cells so your body can fight infections.

ORANGE
Apricots, papaya, pumpkin, carrots and oranges all contain carotenoids. This ingredients aids cell function by mopping up the toxins. 

GREEN 
Broccoli, bok choy, lettuce, cabbage and spinach are packed with phytochemicals, lutein, and folate. These antioxidants scoot around your body healing damaged cells. You could even say they're your body's mini medical team!

PURPLE 
Eggplants. prunes, figs and blueberries are loaded with more lutein and zeaxanthin which will help relax your blood vessels and make it easier on your heart. 

WHITE or YELLOW
Onions, potatoes, and bananas contain potassium, an anti-inflammatory that'll help you say goodbye to pesky aches and pains .

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