Food Color
And how they affect the body
Orange/Red
Carrots, Cantelope, Apples, Tomatoes, Pumpkins
These foods lower LDL cholesterol. They also lower chance of prostate cancer.
Green
Broccoli, lettuce, avocados, kiwi, cucumbers
These foods normalize digestion time, lower LDL cholesterol, and support retinal health and vision. They also provide Vitamin C, Calcium, and fiber.
Blue, Purple, and Crimson
Blueberries, grapes, plums, eggplants, blackberries
These foods provide Lutein, zeaxanthin, vitamin C, fiber, flavonoids, ellagic acid, and quercetin. They also lower LDL cholesterol, boost immune system activity, support healthy digestion, improve calcium and other mineral absorption, fight inflammation, andreduce tumor growth.
Yellow
Pineapples, lemons, squash, corn, apricots
These foods provide zeaxanthin, flavonoids, lycopene, potassium, and more. They also lower LDL cholesterol and blood pressure, promote collagen formation and healthy joints, fight harmful free radicals, and encourage alkaline balance.
These foods provide zeaxanthin, flavonoids, lycopene, potassium, and more. They also lower LDL cholesterol and blood pressure, promote collagen formation and healthy joints, fight harmful free radicals, and encourage alkaline balance.
White
Bananas, Garlic, Ginger, Coconuts, Onions
These foods provide Beta-glucans, EGCG, SDG, and lignans. They boost the immune system, activate natural killer B and T cells, reduce the risk of colon, breast, and prostate cancers, and balance hormone levels.
These foods provide Beta-glucans, EGCG, SDG, and lignans. They boost the immune system, activate natural killer B and T cells, reduce the risk of colon, breast, and prostate cancers, and balance hormone levels.
Tan/Brown
Almonds, Cashews, Walnuts, Pecans, Grains
Provides insoluble fiber and beta glucan. These foods also help with a healthy digestive tract and reduce risk of some types of cancer.
Provides insoluble fiber and beta glucan. These foods also help with a healthy digestive tract and reduce risk of some types of cancer.