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SIMPLIFY

YOUR DIET.

Sometimes it can be hard to keep track of all of the tips
and tricks to maintaining a healthy diet, especially if
you’re on the go. The good news? There’s one golden
rule to follow that can keep you moving in the right
direction: eat colorful foods.
The colors of different fruits and vegetables
represent different phytonutrients that provide
varied benefits to the body.

+ Fruits and vegetables that are pink or red in
color contain lycopene, which provides powerful
antioxidant support and promotes heart health.

+ Orange and yellow color in vegetables
signifies the presence of beta-carotene. The
body converts beta-carotene to Vitamin A, which
supports healthy vision, the immune system and
bone health. Vitamin C, known for its benefits to
immunity, is also present in fruits in this color
category.

+ Green fruits and veggies are packed full of
vitamins and nutrients that can have tremendous
benefits on your health. Leafy greens such as
spinach and kale provide the antioxidants lutein
and zeaxanthin that support healthy vision.

+ Blue and purple fruits and
vegetables provide many different WHETHER YOU’RE
nutrients including lutein, zeaxanthin, PLANNING YOUR MEALS
resveratrol and Vitamin C, which can FOR THE WEEK, OUT TO
help support heart health and immunity, DINNER WITH FRIENDS OR
LOOKING FOR A QUICK
promote brain health and fight SNACK, CHOOSING
inflammation.
COLORFUL FRUITS AND
VEGETABLES FUELS
+ Finally, don’t forget about white fruits YOUR BODY AND KEEPS
and vegetables. These nutrient packed YOU ON THE ROAD TO
foods contain potassium, magnesium LOOKING AND FEELING
BETTER.
and a whole compliment of vitamins
and minerals and provide
seemingly endless benefits.
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