2. Did you know that foods can be divided
into categories based on their colors and
each category has a collective
set of health benefits? This not only
makes foods interesting,
but also helps remember which
food is good for which health aspect.
Foods are broadly divided into
six categories based on their colors.
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WHITE COLOR FOODS
These foods assist in immune support.
Garlic, Onions, White Beans, Potatoes,
Mushrooms and Cauliflower fall under this
category. While garlic & onions help reduce
the risk of cancer in stomach,
colon & rectum, white beans & potatoes
help lower blood cholesterol levels.
4. [1]
WHITE COLOR FOODS (CONT’D)
Mushrooms are known to provide
the important nutrients and
cauliflower contains
antioxidants & is also beneficial
for women who are pregnant.
5. [2]
GREEN COLOR FOODS
These foods assist in detoxification.
Peas, spinach, green beans, capsicums,
kiwi, and green tea
are some green foods that we can
consume. They are good for
your health, provide the required
nutrients and also assist in detox.
6. [3]
YELLOW COLOR FOODS
These foods assist in beauty.
Banana, yellow capsicum, squash, corn
and bananas are some of the yellow foods
that we eat. They are full of
carotenoids and bioflavonoids
which all help maintain our skin, bone and
teeth health.
7. [4]
ORANGE COLOR FOODS
These foods assist in cancer prevention.
Carrots, oranges, etc are some orange
foods that we eat.
They are good for the heart,
protect our eyes and also boost our
immune system.
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RED COLOR FOODS
These foods support better heart health.
They are packed with antioxidants and
vitamins.
Red chilies, red capsicum, cherries and
tomatoes, apples, etc are some
red foods that we eat.
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PURPLE COLOR FOODS
These foods assist in longevity.
Few purple foods that we eat are
onions, blackberries, grapes, etc.
They fight ulcer, help kill cancer, prevent
urinary tract infection
and are good for the heart & the liver