How Can More Colors In Your Food Lead To Less Pain?
Posted on Jul 05, 2019

Not only is a colorful plate nicer to look at, but it is also an indicator of a nutrient-rich diet. Add these colors into your meals to promote a healthier, pain-free lifestyle.


WHITE


Foods with white pigment are often high in quercetin, nitrate, and potassium which can help to reduce inflammation and cholesterol levels, promote bone health, and even balance hormone levels among many other health benefits.

Choose foods like garlic, onions, potatoes, mushrooms, white fish, and cauliflower to incorporate this color into your meals!


RED


Look for bright reds and pinks to add healthy phytochemicals to your diet. These phytochemicals are shown to promote eye health, reduce the risk of cancer and diabetes, and even improve your skin.

Tomatoes, raspberries, grapefruit, and red peppers are just a few fruits and vegetables to choose from!


ORANGE & YELLOW


Fruits and vegetables with orange and yellow pigmentation are rich in alpha and beta carotene. When processed within the body, this converts into vitamin A, a key vitamin in preventing cancer and disease as well as in strengthening your bones and eyes.

These foods include carrots, sweet potatoes, lemons, butternut squash, and cantaloupe - just to name a few.


GREEN


Green fruits and vegetables have high chlorophyll content. Chlorophyll is an antioxidant that can detoxify the body, boost nutrient absorption, and promote a healthy immune system.

Look for broccoli, artichoke, fresh greens, herbs, and kiwi among many other green fruits and vegetables for a chlorophyll-rich diet.


BLUE & PURPLE


Rich blues and purples in your food are indicative of high levels of proanthocyanins and anthocyanins. These antioxidants reduce inflammation and promote healthier heart and brain function!

Blackberries, blueberries, purple cabbage, and eggplant are a few of the delicious and nutritious options from this color family.

These are just a few fruits and vegetables that you can choose from to incorporate the chromatic scale into your daily meals. Research all of the colorful foods you can find at your local market to create a balanced, healthy meal. Having a beautiful presentation is just an added benefit.

A rainbow of colors on your plate can equal a plethora of benefits for your health. So, go ahead - add a little color to your diet.

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