Food is a Powderful Medicine.
If we eat more food of the Right colours, it will save us from swallowing the bitter pills and protect us from going under the surgeon’s “knife”. And very importantly, the pain and anguish to suffer from dreadful dieases and burdening our beloved family members with hefty “tonnes” of medical bills to pay.
The best source of colourful food comes from fruits and vegetables. Almost everyone knows it but not many eat enough.
Here are some food with wonderful colours that can be found commonly in wet markets or supermarkets.
Red:
Tomatoes, Pink grapefruit, Water Melon
(contains lycopene that can protect us against prostate and stomach cancer)
Red Purple:
Grapes, Blueberries, black berries, strawberries
(contains anthocyanidin that will improve circulation and may even fight cancer)
Orange:
Carrots, Sweet Potatoes, Pumpkins, Mangoes
(contains Beta carotene )
Orange-Yellow:
Tangerines, Oranges, Peaches, Pineapples.
(contains high amount of Vitamin C, a cell protector)
Orange-Green:
Yellow Corn, Turnip, Green beans, Spinach
(contains lutein which protects vision)
Green:
Broccoli, cabbage, brussel sprouts
(contains sulforaphane, isothiocyanate and indoles fight cancer and macular degeneration)
White-Green:
Asparagus, Peas, Mushrooms, Garlic, Onions
(contains flavonoids and sulfur compounds that protect cell membranes and DNA)
The above 7 Colors of Health food–selection system is recommended by renowned medical researcher David Heber, M.D, Phd.
It groups fruits and vegetables by the colourful, beneficial substances they contain and it is very easy to remember.
So what is the Colour of your diet today? Rainbow Colour?
Add Colourful Food to your Life today and ride on the rainbow!
You may purchase one of Dr David Heber’s book at
http://www.amazon.com/What-Color-Is-Your-Diet/dp/0060988622