Rainbow food:How rainbow food makes your life better?

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Rainbow Food: How rainbow food makes your life better? 

 
Everyone wants diversity in their lifestyle. If we wear same types of clothes or same color of clothes everyday we get bored after some time. Same as if you take same food daily you get bored after some time. So you should take variety of foods in your meal. Human body needs all types of nutrient to stay healthy. For getting all types of nutrient at one place you should include color in your diet it can ensure to give enough fiber, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. Here colorful food means fruits and vegetables not colorful fast foods.   
Fruits and vegetable are full of fiber and all sort of essential vitamins and minerals. It has also pretty special quality that is its attractive color which is comes from chemical present in it. Each color of fruits
So you should take rainbow food in your meal. Eating a rainbow food means eating a wide variety of foods so your body gets all the essential nutrients that it needs. Taking a diversity of colorful foods can be an easy Way to get a complete range of the vitamins and minerals your body needs to thrive.
Rainbow food include many colors and its color has their unique feature each color tell you some secrets about your health.

Red 


It is very attractive color. Red color fruits and vegetables always attract child to adult and also older people. Red color fruits and vegetables are rich in phytochemicals and lycopene that may help protect against certain diseases including cancer and diabetes. It also improves blood health and skin quality. 

Healthy red fruits and vegetables:
Guava
Tomatoes
Watermelon
Red peppers
Pink grape fruit
Strawberries
Apple
Cherries
Beets
Pomegranate

Orange


Orange fruits and vegetables contain beta carotene. Beta carotene converted by your body into the active form of vitamin A which helps in many different ways in the body. It helps to keep your eyes, bones and immune system healthy. The antioxidants present in it prevent from free radicals damage to your DNA.

Healthy orange fruits and vegetables:
Carrot
Mango
Orange
Papaya
Apricots
Pumpkin
Sweet Potato

Yellow


Yellow fruits and vegetables are rich in lutein and zeaxanthin and a good source of vitamin A. These foods improve your digestion and reduce inflammation and swelling.

Healthy yellow fruits and vegetables:
Lettuce
Corn
Mustard Green
Turnip Green
Pineapple

Green 


Green vegetables and fruits are one of the best healthiest foods that you can take. These are rich in  lutein, isoflavones and vitamin K they are also packed full of vitamins, minerals, fibre and antioxidants. It fill you up without extra calories, increase energy and reduce your risk of cancer.

Healthy green vegetables and fruits:
Spinach
Broccoli
Green beans
Green apples
Green grapes
Kiwi
Kale
Avocado

Blue/Purple


Blue and purple color comes in these foods from anthocyanins this is a powerful antioxidant which is present in it. These foods help to protect cells from damage and can reduce the risk of cancer, stroke and heart disease. Blue and purple fruits and vegetables also contain nitrates and full of antioxidant that reduce blood pressure, enhance physical performance and brain functioning optimally.

Healthy blue/purple fruits and vegetables:
Blackberries
Blueberries
Strawberries
Plums
Eggplant
Grapes
White 


White is not as brightly color as other foods, but they still are a healthy choice. In white color foods a pigment anthoxonthins are present which give it white or cream color. In this group some vegetables are rich in anti cancer compound or contain the powerful cancer fighting compounds. These compounds reduce the risk of cancer and activate your natural killer cells.
Healthy white vegetables and fruits:
Mushrooms

Potatoes

Radish

Onion

Cauliflower

Garlic

Note:
Tips and suggestions mentioned in this article are for only general information purpose and should not be construed as professional medical advice. Always consult your dietician before making any changes to your diet.
Now I want to hear you
  • Do you add colorful food in your diet?
  • Which color of food is your favourite?

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