THE IMPORTANCE OF EATING FRUITS AND VEGETABLES!

EAT THE RAINBOW!

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RED ORANGE YELLOW GREEN BLUE/PURPLE WHITE

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Benefits of fruits

and veggies

Helps our immune system

Gives us a natural

source of energy

Reduces risk of

digestive problems

Keeps our eyes

healthy

Reduces risk of heart disease

Lowers blood

pressure

Contains vitamins

and minerals

* Vitamin/Mineral Fruit Sources Vegetable Sources

Vitamin A watermelon, tomato, cantaloupe, mango, papaya, grapefruit

broccoli, carrots peas, pumpkin, spinach, sweet potato, kale

Vitamin C strawberries, grapefruit, kiwi, mango, oranges, pineapple

Broccoli, brussels sprouts, squash, green pepper, bok choy, kale

Vitamin E raspberries, avocado, blueberries, peach, pomegranate, kiwi, nectarine

pumpkin, potatoes, taro, squash

Calcium oranges, grapefruit, blackberries, dates, pomegranate, pears

celery, broccoli, okra, parsnip, brussels sprouts, squash, turnip

Iron raisins, cherries, berries, avocados, grapes, lemon, watermelon, figs

kale, pumpkin, peas, lima beans, leeks, potatoes, squash, brussels sprouts

Potassium bananas, avocado, grapefruit, cherries, papaya, watermelon, guava, pomegranate, kiwi

lima beans, pumpkin, potatoes, squash, parsnips, sweet potatoes, bok choy

* * RED * Has Lycopene that helps reduce risk of cancer, lower blood pressure,

and support joints

* Includes: watermelon, strawberries, red apple, cherries, raspberries, tomatoes, red bell pepper, beets, and many more

* ORANGE and YELLOW * Has beta-carotene the promotes collagen formation and healthy joints,

and fights free radicals

* Includes: apricots, carrots, oranges, pineapple, pears, lemon, corn, pumpkin, yellow apples, sweet potatoes, and many more

* GREEN * Has chlorophyll that helps digestion, supports healthy vision, and boost

our immune system

* Includes: broccoli, celery, asparagus, green apples, peas, limes, spinach, kiwi, honeydew, jalapeno, artichoke, and many more

* BLUE and PURPLE * Has resveratrol which helps our immune system, reduces tumor growth,

improves mineral absorption, and acts as anticarcinogens

* Includes: blueberries, purple grapes, eggplant, acai, plums, figs, turnips, boysenberries, and many more

* WHITE * Has allicin that reduces risk of certain cancers, balances hormone

levels, and boost our immune system

* Includes: cauliflower, garlic, onion, coconut, mushrooms, ginger, potatoes, parsnips, and many more

Eating your fruits and vegetables every day will help to keep the doctor away!