Though you can’t literally eat a rainbow, you can consume a rainbow of colors in your produce. Because beneficial vitamins and phytochemicals are found in a variety of fruits and vegetables, to get enough of them in your diet means consuming a spectrum of produce. Certain colors are equated with certain nutrients*, too, such as orange and the antioxidant beta-carotene. Foods sharing the same color have specific properties that target specific diseases. Cancer experts recommend eating from each of the following rainbow groups daily as a measure of prevention:
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Sunday, November 24, 2013
Eating a Rainbow Every Day
Though you can’t literally eat a rainbow, you can consume a rainbow of colors in your produce. Because beneficial vitamins and phytochemicals are found in a variety of fruits and vegetables, to get enough of them in your diet means consuming a spectrum of produce. Certain colors are equated with certain nutrients*, too, such as orange and the antioxidant beta-carotene. Foods sharing the same color have specific properties that target specific diseases. Cancer experts recommend eating from each of the following rainbow groups daily as a measure of prevention:
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Tuesday, September 10, 2013
Fitness Tip: Liquid Beverage - Adding Green Decaf Tea to your diet
Fitness Tip: Liquid Beverage - Adding Green Decaf Tea to your diet has been shown to provide several health benefits that include metabolizing fat, supporting digestion, and also adding a good source of antioxidants. Green Tea can be sweetened with Splenda or Stevia as an alternative in keeping with a NO Calorie beverage choice for your meal plan.
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