Why the Color of Your Food Matters
By Linda Vongkhamchanh
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5 Colors You Need to Eat
Did you know that what color fruits and veggies you consume is just as important as how much you consume? Phytonutrients, or antioxidants found in vibrant, colorful produce, protect the body from damaging effects. "When you shop and cook, try to get three different 'color categories' in your recipes," suggests health and wellness expert Amy Hendel.
We’ll help you find the right color for your health.
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Comments
Date: 12/30/2009 - 07:14 am
In addition to eat drink plenty of water
Date: 12/11/2009 - 12:04 pm
NUTELLA is BETTER for you than Peanut Brittle. SERIOUSLY.
Date: 11/30/2009 - 11:51 am
taking iron tablets along wit citrus fruits facilitates the absorption,of iron.
Date: 11/27/2009 - 04:18 pm
If you take any medications or vitamins, you should not take them with any citrus. Not just grapefruit. I believe you can have citrus after an hour of taking vitamins and/or medications. Its amazing when you think about it, how many people do you know that take their medications and/or vitamins with a tall glass of OJ every morning?
Date: 11/18/2009 - 12:28 pm
If you are on any medication, try to avoid grapefriuit as it can interfere with the function of your medication.