"Spring" Into a Rainbow of Health
The pot of gold at the end of your healthy rainbow can be a cornucopia of colorful food.
According to nutritionists, when you eat food in a variety of colors, you benefit in many ways. The greater array of colors you consume, the wider the swath of vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients you absorb. The more fresh fruits and veggies you enjoy, as opposed to high-cholesterol foods such as red meat, the more heart-healthy you will feel, and be.
Radishes, red Swiss chard and other red foods can help prevent cell damage. Leafy greens such as endive contain lutein. Combined with the zeaxanthin in red peppers, lutein is good for your vision. Carrots are rich in Vitamin A; oranges in Vitamin C. Tomatoes are a powerful antioxidant. Broccoli, cauliflower and the wonderful marriage of broccoflower are high in taste, fiber and nutrients.
Choose Your Palette; Enrich Your Palate
Golden beets. Purple top turnips. Red apples. Green beans. White asparagus. Yellow squash. The world is full of colorfully nutritional foods
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To obtain an even healthier start on your meals, venture out into the great Southern California outdoors and plant your own garden. You'll enjoy great exercise and a healthy dose of sunny Vitamin D.
Whether you grow your fruits and vegetables from scratch or buy them fresh at a farmers' market or grocery store, do your body a favor and eat a rainbow of food. You'll feel better … naturally!
If you have a question that you would like addressed in this column or confidentially, please contact Nerice Kaufman at 760.431.4100 or [email protected]. Non-profit Hospice of the North Coast provides a full spectrum of programs, including bereavement support, to terminally ill clients and their families throughout North County. For more information, please visit www.hospicenorthcoast.org.
The pot of gold at the end of your healthy rainbow can be a cornucopia of colorful food.
According to nutritionists, when you eat food in a variety of colors, you benefit in many ways. The greater array of colors you consume, the wider the swath of vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients you absorb. The more fresh fruits and veggies you enjoy, as opposed to high-cholesterol foods such as red meat, the more heart-healthy you will feel, and be.
Radishes, red Swiss chard and other red foods can help prevent cell damage. Leafy greens such as endive contain lutein. Combined with the zeaxanthin in red peppers, lutein is good for your vision. Carrots are rich in Vitamin A; oranges in Vitamin C. Tomatoes are a powerful antioxidant. Broccoli, cauliflower and the wonderful marriage of broccoflower are high in taste, fiber and nutrients.
Choose Your Palette; Enrich Your Palate
Golden beets. Purple top turnips. Red apples. Green beans. White asparagus. Yellow squash. The world is full of colorfully nutritional foods
.
To obtain an even healthier start on your meals, venture out into the great Southern California outdoors and plant your own garden. You'll enjoy great exercise and a healthy dose of sunny Vitamin D.
Whether you grow your fruits and vegetables from scratch or buy them fresh at a farmers' market or grocery store, do your body a favor and eat a rainbow of food. You'll feel better … naturally!
If you have a question that you would like addressed in this column or confidentially, please contact Nerice Kaufman at 760.431.4100 or [email protected]. Non-profit Hospice of the North Coast provides a full spectrum of programs, including bereavement support, to terminally ill clients and their families throughout North County. For more information, please visit www.hospicenorthcoast.org.