Start the new year with a challenge to Eat The Rainbow! Eating a variety of colors is a fun and delicious way to provide your body with a complete spectrum of essential nutrients and antioxidants that support your overall health and immunity. According to the Mayo Clinic, each color provides benefits:
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Red: Lycopene improves heart health, decreases prostate and breast cancer risk, contributes to stroke prevention and increases brain function.
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Orange & Yellow: Carotenoids reduce the risk of heart disease and inflammation, strengthen the immune system,
build healthy skin and improve vision.
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Green: Indoles and isothiocyanates may help prevent cancer and are typically high in vitamin K, potassium, fiber, folic acid and antioxidants.
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Blue & Purple: Anthocyanins and antioxidants help lower blood
pressure and reduce the risk of stroke and heart disease and are associated with improved brain health and memory.
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White & Brown: Flavonoids and allicin can reduce cholesterol and blood pressure, improve bone strength, and decrease risk of stomach cancer.
By adding a variety of colorful produce to your weekly standing order, it's easy to get the recommended 2.5 cups of vegetables and 2 cups of fruit each day. Enhance your smoothies with greens, sprinkle fresh berries on your granola, and create vibrant salads. You can even incorporate grated vegetables into pasta sauces for an extra nutrient boost. Ready to make healthy eating simpler? Add some fresh produce to your standing order today!
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