Taste The Rainbow Of Fruits And Veggies
You can never get bored in the terms of variety with vegetables. They come in every color and each has a unique and distinct taste. Some people don’t taste much due to desensitizing their taste buds by eating too much salt or too much sugar.
Vegetable comes from the word vegetare (enliven), which then comes from vegetus (active). A vegetable is the edible part of a plant that has huge benefits to the body and is crucial for the body to function. Just how cows eat grass, humans eat fruit and vegetables.
In general, you should eat the most colorful vegetables you can find for those are the vegetables with the most benefits. So let’s start with red. Tomatoes and red peppers have huge amount of vitamins a nutrients needed by the body. They contain phytochemicals which are responsible for improving memory. They are high in fiber, Vitamin C and antioxidants. Some other red fruits include watermelon, radishes, beets, cherries (not maraschino cherries), strawberries, papaya, guava, red chili peppers, red bell peppers is a also a good source of beta carotene.
Orange has a huge amount of Beta-carotene which is then converted by your body to Vitamin A. It’s important for your vision, skin, and immune system. It can also prevent a lot of cancers. Orange fruits are also high in potassium which your body needs to keep your bones and muscles healthy. Cantaloupe is a natural anti-biotic. Pumpkin, carrots, oranges, mango, sweet potatoes are all examples of orange veggies and fruits. Yellow fruits contain phytochemical that protects against blindness.
Pineapple contains an important enzyme which assists in digesting foods. All fruits and veggies contain antioxidants, vitamins, and enzymes. Yellow veggies include yellow squash, pineapple, lemon, bananas, plantains and star fruit. Greens are amazing! They’re a great source of B vitamins, Iron, and Beta-Carotene. Aloe is the only green that has Vitamin B12 which is important for energy and the deliverance of oxygen throughout your body.
Broccoli is a great source of calcium. Others include celery, artichoke, cabbage, lime, honey dew, green peppers, Brussels sprouts, okra and many many more. Blue and Violet vegetables like blueberries, grapes, eggplant, plums, purple onions, figs, prunes, blackberries and purple cabbage keep your heart healthy and better yet protects you against cancer. So pay attention to the rainbow and study your meals. Does it contain every color at every sitting?
