Why are colours important in our diet. Give example.
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hearts. Red color in most fruits and vegetables contain antioxidants that reduce the risk of developing atherosclerosis, hypertension and high cholesterol. They also lower the risk of developing different types of cancer, including prostate cancer and protect against heart diseases and improve brain function.
Red Vegetables: tomatoes, radishes, red cabbage, beets
Red Fruits: red grapes, strawberries, watermelon, cherries, raspberries, pomegranates, cranberries, red apples
Blue and purple fruits and vegetables
Blue and purple fruits and vegetables help prevent heart disease, stroke and cancer. Blue and purple fruits and vegetables are very important for your memory and promote healthy aging. This food also protects urinary tract health and regulates healthy digestion.
Blue and Purple Vegetables: eggplant, purple cabbage, purple potatoes
Blue and Purple Fruits: blackberries, blueberries, purple grapes, plums, raisins, figs
Orange and yellow fruits and vegetables
Orange and yellow fruits and vegetables are packed with nutrients that are known to protect your nervous system promote eye health and prevent heart diseases. They also play an important role in maintaining skin health, boosting your immune system and helping build strong bones.
Orange and Yellow Vegetables: carrots, pumpkin, sweet corn, sweet potato, yellow pepper, yellow tomatoes
Orange and Yellow Fruits: yellow apples, apricots, oranges, grapefruit, peaches, mangoes, papaya, pears, pineapple
Green fruits and vegetables
Green fruits and vegetables protect your eye health, lowering the risk of developing age-related macular degeneration. Green leafy vegetables also contain folic acid which is very important for pregnant women as it reduces the risk that their baby will develop a birth defect. The essential nutrients found in green vegetables and fruits protect you from cancer and high levels of bad cholesterol, regulate digestion and improve immune system functioning.
Green Vegetables: broccoli, spinach, cabbage, lettuce, Brussels sprouts, green beans, cucumbers, zucchini, peas, green pepper
Green Fruits: green apples, kiwi, green grapes, lime, avocado
White fruits and vegetables
White fruits and vegetables contain nutrients known to lower the level of bad cholesterol in your body as well as lower high blood pressure. They also have a great immune boosting effect on your body. Nutrients found in white fruits and vegetables minimize the risk of colon, prostate and breast cancer as well.
White Vegetables: potatoes, onions, mushrooms, cauliflower, turnips
White Fruits: bananas, white nectarines, white peaches, pears
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Answer:
Colours are important in food in our life because they show us they are tasty. They add colour to the boring food. we don't want to eat a food that looks untasty or boring but after adding colour it can make itself look delicious.
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