Colorful diet for your health

Nutritionists do not cease to assert that human health depends on the food. And so we was all right, was full of strength and energy, you must adhere to a balanced diet.

One should not forget that the colour palette of foods in the diet is also important. It is established that the set of vitamins, minerals and other valuable elements depends on the color of the product. And if the vegetables in the food you prefer, for example, tomatoes, much use this will be. Because the body needs other substances of yellow, white, orange, purple or green vegetables and fruits.





Red

Tomatoes. Contain lycopene – a powerful antioxidant that protects against cancer and slows aging.

Watermelon. Perfectly cleanses the body and normalizes the functioning of kidneys.

Orange

Carrots. Excellent source of beta-carotene. Improves vision, combats vitamin deficiency and anemia.

The apricots. They contain large amounts of iron, beta-carotene. Good for anemia, cardiovascular and gastrointestinal diseases. Important to maintain the beauty and health of the skin.

Yellow

Pear. Fragrant and sweet – they are not only delicious dessert but also a very good tool to improve the work of gastrointestinal tract.

Pineapples. Of course, fresh, not canned. Contain fiber and facilitate the burning of calories.

Purple

Eggplant. Excretes salts and restores tissue. Effective when losing weight (if in addition to it use a small amount of oil).

Beet. Contains folic acid, beneficial for eyesight and heart health.

Green

Cucumber. The ideal product for all who struggle with excess weight. It contains no calories but contains a large amount of water and fiber.

Avocado. Contains many useful minerals. Interesting for vegetarians as a good alternative to butter.

Kiwi. It is a storehouse of ascorbic acid. Promotes wound healing, strengthens the immune system.

Fresh herbs (parsley, dill, celery, arugula). A rich source of various vitamins and minerals. So use it often, and not only as a seasoning.

White

Cauliflower. Recommended for problems with the stomach and intestines. Ideal for children's diet.

Cabbage. Boasts a high content of vitamin C Strengthens blood vessels, stimulates metabolic processes in the body.

This is the basic idea of the so-called "rainbow diet" — to include in the daily diet of enough veggies and fruits of different colors. Especially the spring and summer season is a very appropriate time to start this diet.

Source: efamily.ru