a rainbow of health
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A RAINBOW OF HEALTHWHAT THE DIFFERENT COLORS OF FRUITS AND VEGGIES MEAN TO YOU
Eating an assortment of colorful fruits and veggies
provides your body with a wide range of vitamins,
minerals, and nutrients. To get the most from these
health benefits, it’s recommended you eat one serving
from each color group every day.
HEALTHY PLANNINGVISIT YP4H.OSU.EDU FOR HEALTHY MEAL IDEAS AND OTHER NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION
sources: amberkeinath.com, livestrong.com
REDSNUTRIENTSLycopene and anthocyanins
BENEFITS• Reducesriskof
cancer. • Lowersblood
pressure and LDL cholesterol levels.
• Helpsmaintainmemory function, urinary tract health.
• Fightsoffinfectionsand supports joint tissue.
BLUES & PURPLESNUTRIENTS Resveratrol, proanthocyanidin and anthocyanidin
BENEFITS •Promoteshealthy
aging. •Improvesimmune
and digestive systems and memory function.
•Lowersinflammation,LDL cholesterol, tumor growth, and risk of cancer and stroke.
GREENSNUTRIENTS Chlorophyll
BENEFITS •Lowersriskof
cancer, blood pressure, LDL cholesterol, and free radical damage.
•Improvesvisionand immune system.
WHITES & TANSNUTRIENTS Anthoxanthins and allicin
BENEFITS •Lowerscholesterol,
blood pressure, and risk of stomach cancer and heart disease.
YELLOWSNUTRIENTS Lutein and zeaxanthin
BENEFITS •Decreasesriskof
macular degeneration, and protects eyes from damage.
•Increasesenergylevelsand immune system.
ORANGESNUTRIENTS Carotenoids and citrus bioflavonoids
BENEFITS •Improvesbrain
function and decreases muscle cramps.
•Lowersriskofcancerand heart disease.
•Increasesefficiencyofthe immune system.