February 11, 2012

What color is your food?


Scientists are regularly reporting new health benefits associated with fruits and vegetables. Eating more fruits and vegetables is a worthwhile goal. Eating a variety of different colours of fruits and vegetables every day is a new way of thinking about meeting the goal.

Yellow orange and red foods

Bananas, Lemons, Corn
Carrots, Oranges,Squash
Peppers, Pomegranates, Strawberries, Tomatoes


This group contains antioxidants called carotenes. They protect cells and membranes of your body, such as your skin and cell walls and are vital for fighting the effects of ageing and protecting your body against stress, chemicals and the sun, all the causes of the visible signs of ageing. They are also high in Vitamin C, which will protects us from cold and flu.


Green foods
Asparagus, Broccoli, Brussel sprouts
Cabbage, Chives, Leeks, Onions,
Marjoram, Thyme, Basil, Rosemary

Green foods are the warriors against wrinkles and essential parts of your anti-ageing lifestyle. Green foods can actually help you lose weight. They hold back the enzymes in your body that raise your blood sugar and so prevent you from craving unnecessary high sugar and high fat foods. They are packed with nutrients such as selenium which is needed for your metabolism.

Purple and Blue foods

Aubergine, Beetroot, Cherries
Blackberries, Blueberries, Raspberries
Prunes, Grapes, Red apples

Purple and green foods contain a group of antioxidants called flavonoids, which are major player in the anti ageing game.
They are sweet and delicious, and they are great for your circulation, helping to improve the function of your heart, veins and arteries. They are also helpful in preventing and fighting allergies, and are natural antibiotics.

Brown foods

Almonds, Walnuts, Brazil nuts
Beans, Brown mushrooms, Lentils
Brown pasta, Brown rice, Couscous
Sesame seeds, Sunflower seeds, Poppy seeds

Brown foods are rich in powerful B vitamins, vitamin E, zink and magnesium.
They  are  also rich in  healthy fibre , which will aid your digestion and keep your bowel regular. When your digestion system becomes slugish, your skin will look dull and will lack energy. You will also develop cellulite.
White and pale yellow foods


Butter, Low fat milk, Low fat cheese
Yoghurt, Soya milk, Eggs
Chicken,, Fish, Turkey
Olive oil, coconut oil and milk, Macadamia oil

This group food is high in protein. They are also high in calcium which is essential for strong bones. This group is also contains the essential Omega 3 acids. The signs of Omega 3 deficiency include dry skin and water retention. Eating this foods is also a great way to increase your anti aging Vitamin A intake.

Do you also eat in rainbow colours? What is your favourite healthy food?



 

xxx Marina

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24 comments:

  1. I'm a vegetarian and I love my green.... fruits and nuts are also my fav xoxo

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  2. This is a really informative post! I'm not picky with what I eat, to be honest. :)

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  3. I loved this post - so interesting! I'm definately brown foods, I love my nuts and seeds! :)

    love,x
    http://elliebeaa.blogspot.com

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  4. Love the post! so interesting and informative!!

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  5. Wow I love this post!! And your blog. Im following and adding you to my "blogs I like page".. been looking for a blog like yours for so long..xx

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  6. hey,
    great post! I think I like green and brown best and I should probably eat more orange and yellow things...

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  7. I love this post,it's very interesting the way food attract us!! :) I'm happy to be your new follower!!

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  8. I love that you posted about this! I try to add a variety of colors to my every day diet. They all do something different for you. It's pretty cool! I hope you're have a good weekend!

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  9. Hallo :)
    vielen Dank für dein Kompliment.
    Dein Blog hat mir gleich gefallen.
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    Liebe Grüße
    KAT

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  10. I love this post! Made me realise I avoid the blue food food range but love the yellow/red range. xo

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  11. Lovely post, My dad always says eating a rainbow will keep you healthy and I've always grown up eating greens and lots of fresh fruit and veg. Just goes to show he was right all along.

    xoxox

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  13. this is a great stuff for your healthy...

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  14. I definitely need to eat better, I would say I like orange and yellow foods :) Def prefer oranges and bananas, lemons in my water too!

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  15. I have a lot of greens in my diet and perhaps I need to intake more colors too LOL

    & thanks for your sweet comment ;) I'll definitely check out the Rimmel foundation!

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  16. Very interesting post!!!
    Have a nice day!

    Besos, desde España, Marcela

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  17. ooh yummy post! very informative!

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  18. Colourful food is not only better for you but it also tastes great and it's more visually stimulating too so why wouldn't you really?
    Great post. Just became a follower :)

    Thank you for your comment too xo

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  19. this was really useful, thanks for sharing :)
    xxx

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  20. while i always been a healthy eater incorporating lots of different veggies & fruits in my diet...your post has been very informative..now i know what i eat gives me what!!

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  21. Such a beautiful and useful article !! Thanks for sharing !! xx

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  22. Really love these kinds of posts! :) Thank you!

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  23. You pretty much summed everything up in one post about healthy eating! People ask my what types of foods to eat in order not to put on weight or for a toned body,that's when I will show them this article of yours ;) really informational but short too! Keep it up girl!

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  24. I just want to chow down all these colorful food. Lovin your blog.

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