To have good health, in addition to exercising, we should eat fruits rich in color and vitamins, which will improve our body and keep it stable. Fruits contain pigments, which is what gives them their color, and contain a large amount of water that encourages digestion when eat them. In addition to that, every color of fruit or vegetables provide nutrients and different benefits to us.

It is important to note that fruits help us lose those extra kilos and keep us healthy, with the ideal weight any woman wants to have, which is why we should eat two or three pieces of fruit a day as a supplement to our daily diet. Additionally, fruit is very rich in dietary fiber, consisting of complex carbohydrates that are not digested, helping the intestinal functions and improving the immune system.

Now, let’s see the benefits of fruits according to their color below:

Red: Red and pink vegetables or fruits such as tomatoes, strawberries and cherries are rich in lycopene, which helps the body protect itself against damage from harmful sun rays. They are good for the heart and avoid certain types of cancers.

Yellow/Orange: this color is due to the presence of beta-carotene. This pigment is the one that gives carrots, pumpkins and squashes, yellow corn, oranges, mandarins, mangoes, peaches as well as peppers their particular color. It is a valuable substance, since it is a precursor of vitamin A and C, which is great for the skin, the eyes, the cardiovascular system, among other things.

Green: May there always be green leaves on your meals, such as spinach and lettuce and even grains like peas because they contain lutein, which is a powerful antioxidant for healthy eyes.

Older people should increase their antioxidant intake, because it helps improve blood circulation and prevents cancer.

White: White vegetables, leaves and fruits such as onion, scallions, and garlic, help prevent cardiovascular diseases, because they lower cholesterol levels and prevent diabetes. They are rich in fiber, potassium and vitamin C.

Purple or blue: Purple and blue fruits or vegetables, such as grapes, blueberries, plums, eggplant and purple onion prevent aging, reduce the risk of suffering from certain diseases such as cancer and assist in the treatment of kidney problems, cholesterol and diabetes, heart attacks and cardiovascular diseases.

Now you know why our parents forced us to eat fruits and vegetables when we were little. They did tell us they made us grow strong and healthy! A portion of each of these foods classified by color gives us the necessary nutrients to achieve balance in our body.

Therefore, I suggest you include these five different colors in your meals, because you know that they contribute to a healthy, complete and diverse diet.

ALFA