DARK GREENS

(Examples: broccoli, asparagus, kale, spinach, green cabbage,green pepper, leafy greens, sugar snap peas, avocados, kiwi, pears)

What you get:

 

• Vitamin C and Vitamin E
  
  
• The carotenoids: beta-carotene, lutein, and zeanthin that may help protect against serious eye ailments, including macular degenration and cataracts.
• indoles and isothiocyanates - give the cruciferous vegetables - broccoli, brussels sprouts, cabbage - strong potential as cancer fighters.
  
  
• Folate, a B vitamin that may help prevent some birth defects

 

RED | ORANGE | YELLOW | GREEN | BLUE/PURPLE

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