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National Nutrition Month

Written by amy on March 2nd, 2011

March is national nutrition month and this year’s theme is “Eat Right with Color!” What exactly does that mean?  Adding a colorful variety of foods to your plate also adds more nutrients.  This is because the pigments that give foods their bright colors are associated with many potential health benefits.  Each color has a different benefit to the body so it is important to eat a variety of colors to receive the entire rainbow of benefits.  For example, the red in foods such as cherries and tomatoes is an antioxidant in the body, reducing damage done to cells.  It also helps prevent heart disease, cancer, and reduces the skin damage from the sun.  The green in fruits and vegetables, such as avocado, celery, and spinach, helps with vision and lowering cancer risks.   Purple and blue fruits and vegetables also have antioxidant benefits and may help with memory, anti-aging, and reducing cancer risks.  Even white fruits and vegetables such as cauliflower, white peaches, and mushrooms may promote heart health and prevent cancer.

 

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