Monday, April 14, 2014

Phytonutrient Cheat Sheet

How many servings of each color are you getting today? Only 20% of us get enough of the health-promoting, disease-fighting phytonutrients in colorful fruits and vegetables. For best health, eat two 1/2 cup servings of each color, daily.

Green - green or black tea, spinach, kale, salad, greens, broccoli, collards, green peas, chard, parsley, watercress, green beans, Brussels sprouts, arugula, sugar snap peas, Chinese cabbage, legumes, etc.

Red - tomato, watermelon, grapefruit, pomegranates, raspberries, walnuts, persimmons, red cabbage, chili powder, cherries, papaya, cranberries, etc.

White - Garlic, onions, apples, black tea, green tea, coconut, parsnips, rutabaga, etc.

Yellow - Cantaloupe, carrots, sweet potatoes, squash, citrus fruits, pumpkin, corn, peaches, turmeric, ginger, mango, corn, pineapple, etc.

Purple - Grapes, blueberries, cranberries, strawberries, blackberries, purple sweet potatoes, cocoa, peanuts, wine, beets, eggplant, prunes, purple potatoes, etc.

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