Add a Rainbow of Fruits and Vegetables To Your Diet
The different coloured fruits and vegetables have different benefits to the human body. The nutrients provided by them keep us healthy. These various fruits and vegetables, and their benefits are discussed below: Red fruits and vegetables - The red coloured fruits and vegetables have pigments called lycopene and ellagic acid, which have antioxidant properties. These include foods like apple, red potato, red grapes, cherries, raspberries, craneberries, beets, red onions, pomegranate, strawberry, red grapefruit, watermelon, tomatoes, raddish, and red pepper. They have the following benefits: Decrease the risk of prostate cancer in men, and breast tumors in women. They keep the skin younger. Help in lowering the bad cholesterol (LDL). Protect the eyes. Due to its antioxidant properties, they also keep the heart healthy. Orange and Yellow fruits and vegetables - These foods have beta carotene in them which is a precursor of vitamin A. They are also rich in vitamin C and pota...