Green Foods |
Example |
Benefits |
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Asparagus
Avocado
Broccoli
Celery
Cucumber |
- Rich in minerals & B-complex vitamins.
- Good for circulatory system.
- Contain sulforaphane & indoles, which are good anti-cancer compounds
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Red Foods |
Example |
Benefits |
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Guava
Papaya
Pink grapefruit
Pomegranate
Red apple |
- Contain lycopene, which help to:
= reduce free radical damage.
= reduce sun damage on skin.
= prevent prostate problem.
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Orange / Yellow Foods |
Example |
Benefits |
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Apricot
Carrot
Lemon
Mango
Orange |
- High in antioxidants, especially Vitamin C.
- Improve the health of mucus membrane & connective tissue.
- Improve blood circulation and prevent inflammation of the heart.
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Blue / Purple Foods |
Example |
Benefits |
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Black currant
Blackberry
Dried plum
Eggplant
Grape |
- Rich in anthocyanins that protect against heart disease by improving blood circulation & preventing blood clots.
- Contain anti-aging phytochemicals.
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White / Brown Foods |
Example |
Benefits |
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Brown pear
Cauliflower
Garlic
Ginger
Mushroom
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- Contain allicin, which act as anti-viral, anti-bacteria & anti-fungal phytochemical.
- Reduce the effects of potential toxicity of high fat meats
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