Posted by Cory on 11/24/2003, 9:47 am
Nutrition Tip
Posted By: Cory <daltonco98@yahoo.com> (12.91.38.49)
Date: Thursday, 13 November 2003, at 7:24 p.m.
~~Nutrition Tip~~
What the Colors in Fruits Mean to Your Body
Red brings the phytochemical lycopene in the form of tomatoes, red grapefruit, watermelon, and guava. These foods may help prevent hormone-related cancers such as breast and ovarian cancer. They may also further reduce the risk of heart disease. Orange contains beta-carotene in carrots, sweet potatoes, cantaloupe, and papaya. These cholesterol-lowering foods act as antioxidants, combating free radicals in the body. Not only do they protect against cancer and heart disease, but they also reduce the risk of cataracts. Yellow contains lutein and zeaxanthin in yellow peppers, spaghetti, squash, and yellow zucchini. Health benefits include the prevention of skin, lung, breast, esophageal, and bladder cancer and they may lower the risk of macular degeneration and slow the progression of heart disease. Blue is for blueberry, eggplant, and grapes, which all contain the phytochemical anthocyanin. It acts as an antioxidant, inhibits LDL cholesterol, and protects against heart disease.
Message Thread:
« Back to thread
