Eat the Rainbow: Orange and Yellow
Nutrients
The first nutrient that usually comes to mind with orange foods is beta carotene. More than just a pigment, beta carotene is an antioxidant that protects skin from sun damage and my have a protective effect against some cancers. Beta carotene is also the precursor for Vitamin A, commonly known as the vitamin for good night vision. Vitamin A is important not only for eye health but is essential for immune strength. Many orange fruits and vegetables are also vitamin C powerhouses. As with vitamin A, vitamin C supports a strong immune system; it also helps rebuild collagen in the skin and protects against cardiovascular disease
Fruits
- Apricots
- Cantaloupe
- Lemon
- Mangoes
- Nectarines
- Oranges
- Papayas
- Peaches
- Pineapple
- Tangerines
- Yellow pears
- Yellow watermelon
Vegetables
- Butternut squash
- Carrots
- Pumpkin
- Sweet corn
- Sweet Potatoes
- Yellow peppers
- Yellow potatoes
- Yellow summer squash
- Yellow tomatoes*
- Yellow winter squash
Recipes
One Comment
ideal protein diet posted on April 12, 2012 at 8:33 am
no wonder that orange is always become some extract to scrubs. with orange extract to treat skin, people will get healthy skin and to prevent some ill related to skin problem.