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From DestinationSpaVacations Nutrition Nutritional science has come a long way since we were told, as children, to clean our plates and drink plenty of milk. Today, it's all about color.
Eat these colors in fruits and vegetables everyday and you may never have to say the dreaded word "diet" again. Best yet, your health in 2009 will be better than ever, you could have less colds White: Cauliflower offers the same cancer-fighting benefits as broccoli, its cruciferous cousin, and potatoes are a good source of vitamin C. There's also some evidence that the sulfur compounds Red: Tomatoes and watermelon are loaded with lycopene, which may protect against cancer and heart disease. Blue: Blueberries and blackberries are chock-full of anthocyanins, which prevent tumors from forming and suppress their growth. Green: Vegetables such as spinach, arugula, kale, and broccoli are high in lutein, which keeps your vision sharp and clear. Yellow: Sweet potatoes, carrots, pumpkin, mango, corn, and melon all contain a variety of carotenoids, which reduce the risk of developing cancer. http://www.oaksspa.com/ © Copyright 2009 |
