Are You Eating In Full Colour - Benefits of the colours

                                                              Phytonutrient Spectrum

                                       Red: 

Cherries- Potassium and Vitamin C

Cranberries-VtaminC

Raspberries-Manganese,Vitamin C, Riboflavin , Folate and Niacin

Red apples-Potassium and boron

Pomegranate-Potassium,Vitamin C and Folate

Tomato-Vitamin A and C and Potassium.

                                   Purple:

Black Currants-Vitamin C and Potassium.

Plumps-Potassium.

Blue berries-Potassium

Black berries-Vitamin C,E and K and Folate.

Eggplant-Vitamin B, Copper, Manganese and Phosphorous.

Beets- Folate, Magnesium and Potassium.

                                 Green

Spinach-Iron,Vitamin A and C.

Broccoli-Vitamin A and C ,Riboflavin, Calcium and Iron.

Lettuce( dark green leaves) Vitamin C,K and B and Potassium.

Green beans- Vitamin C and K and Manganese.

Soy bean-Iron,Vitamin, complete Protein,Calcium, Folate,

Green pepper-Vitamin A,B and C, calcium,Phosphorous and Iron.

Green Tea-Vitamin C, Chromium,Manganese, selenium and Zinc.

                                White

Pears-Vitamin C and K.

Cauliflower-Vitamin C,B6 and K,Folate,Potassium, Manganese.

Garlic-Vitamin B6 and C, Manganese.                             White

White Kidney Beans- Folate, Magnesium,Iron and Thiamine.

Mushroom-Potassium,Copper.

White Onion-Potassium and Selenium.

                             Yellow

Corn- Vitamin B and C, Magnesium and Phosphorous.

Carrot-Vitamin A and Manganese.

Papaya-Vitamin A and C.

Lemon-Vitamin C and potassium.

Passion fruit-Vitamin A and C.

Pineapple-Vitamin A and C

                  

At least 2 servings a day from each colour category, which will be total of 10 per day is essential for Optimal Health.