PURPLE:
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Purple Carrots, Red Leaf Lettuce, Red Cabbage, Purple Beans, Eggplants, Purple Cauliflower, Red Pepper, Purple Asparagus. |
Contain Anthocyanins - Powerful antioxidants that may cut your risk of heart disease and stroke by inhibiting clot formation. |
RED:
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Tomatoes (any tomato-based food eg. salsa and even tomato sauce), Red Carrots, Watermelon, Beetroot. |
Contain Lycopene - Prostate, Stomach, Colon and Rectal Cancer Preventative. |
ORANGE:
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Carrots, Winter Squash, Pumpkin, Rockmelon. |
Contain Beta-Carotene - a source of Vitamin A which boosts eye and skin health and may decrease risk of certain cancers. |
YELLOW:
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Yellow and Green Summer Squash, Yellow Beans, Yellow Pepper, Yellow Carrots. |
Contain Lutein - Prevents loss of eyesight from macular degeneration. |
YELLOW/GREEN:
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Collard, Mustard, Zucchini (skin on), Corn, Cucumber (skin on), Green Beans, Green Peas, Green Pepper. |
Contain Lutein - Prevents loss of eyesight from macular degeneration. |
DARK GREEN:
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Pak choi, Broccoli and Broccoli Sprouts, Brussel Sprouts, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Kale, Swiss Chard. |
Contain Isothiocyanates - Stimulates production of cancer-fighting liver enzymes. |
WHITE/GREEN:
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Artichokes, Celery, Chives, Endive, Leeks. |
Contain Flavonoids - Protects against cell damage. |
