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Taste The

Taste The. Developed by UNC Counseling & Wellness Services for the Dept. of Housing & Residential Education. Rainbow. E. U. P. P. L. R. Benefits : Memory function Healthy aging . P. A lower risk of some cancers Urinary tract health . Blue/purple fruits

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Taste The

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  1. Taste The Developed by UNC Counseling & Wellness Services for the Dept. of Housing & Residential Education Rainbow

  2. E U P P L R • Benefits: • Memory function • Healthy aging P • A lower risk of some cancers • Urinary tract health Blue/purple fruits and vegetables contain varying amounts of health- promoting phytochemicals such as anthocyanins and phenolics, currently being studied for their antioxidant and anti-aging benefits. Blackberries, Blueberries, Plums, Purple figs, Purple grapes, Raisins, Purple cabbage, Eggplant

  3. Green Green fruits and vegetables contain varying amounts of potent phytochemicals such as lutein and indoles, which interest researchers because of their potential antioxidant, health-promoting benefits. Okra Artichokes Asparagus Pears Leafy Veggies Limes Celery Kiwi Broccoli Apples Spinach Avocado

  4. White White, tan, and brown fruits and vegetables contain varying amounts of phytochemicals of interest to scientists. These include allicin, found in the onion family. P • Bananas • Brown pears • Dates • White nectarines • White peaches • Cauliflower • Garlic • Mushrooms • Onions Benefits: • Heart health• Cholesterol levels that are already healthy• A lower risk of some cancers

  5. Yellow & Orange Orange and yellow fruits and vegetables contain varying amounts of antioxidants such as vitamin C as well as carotenoids and bioflavonoids, two classes of phytochemicals that scientists are studying for their health-promoting potential. • Benefits: • • A healthy heart• Vision health • • A healthy immune system• A lower risk of some cancers Cantaloupe Apricot Apples Lemon Figs Grapefruit Orange Corn Peaches

  6. Strawberries Grapes Apples RED Radishes Watermelon Cranberries Peppers Cherries Raspberries Benefits: • A healthy heart • Memory function • A lower risk of some cancers • Urinary tract health The specific phytochemicals in the red group are being studied for their health-promoting properties include lycopene and anthocyanins.

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