The Nutrition Rainbow

Ehsan Pokcikku Uncle Google

 Pigments that gives fruits and vegetables their bright colors represent a variety of protective compounds.

Colour : Red

Foods : tomatoes & tomatoes product, watermelon, guava

Colourful protective substances and possible actions : - lycopene : antioxidant > cut prostate cancer risk

Colour : Orange

Foods : Carrots, yams, sweet potatoes, mangos, pumpkin

Colourful protective substances and possible actions : - beta-carotene : support imune system > powerful antioxidant

Colour : Yellow-orange

Foods : oranges, lemons, grapefruits, papayas, peaches

Colourful protective substances and possible actions :- vitamin C, flavonoids : inhibit tumor cell growth, detoxity harmful substances

Colour : Green

Foods : Spinach, kale, collards, another greens

Colourful protective substances and possible actions :

- Folate : builds healthy cells and genetic material

Colour : Green-white

Foods : broccoli, brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower

Colourful protective substances and possible actions :

- Indoles, lutein : eliminate excess estrogen and carcinogens

Colour : White-green

Foods : garlic, onions, chives, asparagus

Colourful protective substances and possible actions :- allyl sulfides : destroy cancer cells, reduce 

cell division, support immune systems

Colour : Blue

Foods : blueberries, purple grapes, plums

Colourful protective substances and possible actions :

- anthocyanins : destroy free radicals

Colour : Red-purple

Foods : grapes, berries, plums

Colourful protective substances and possible actions :- resveratrol : may decrease estrogen production

Colour : Brown

Foods : whole grain, legumes

Colourful protective substances and possible actions :- fiber : carcinogen removal

Source : Neoplasia 

Issue 01/2011