Completing Goal: The 5 Colors Healthy Diet Plan
Today’s Color Group: Blue/Purple
There isn’t a huge choice when it comes to this color group, but of the few choices available, there are some tasty options:
- Blueberries
- Concord Grapes
- Purple Figs
- Purple Grapes
- Plums
- Raisins
- Elderberries
- Purple Asparagus
- Purple Carrots
- Purple Cabbage
- Eggplant
- Purple Peppers
- Purple Belgian Endive
- Black Salsify
- Black Olives
Purple fruits and vegetables have powerful antioxidants, with many saying that the darker the color, the more powerful it is. They are also rich in polyphenols, a substance that helps prevent inflammation. This is in conjunction with the typical health benefits associated with all fruits and vegetables, such as low blood pressure, improved circulation, and enhanced immunity. Other health benefits of purple-colored fruits and vegetables include an improved liver and heart as well as ulcer prevention.
Today’s Tip
Prepare recipes for the week ahead.
Why It Matters
Sometimes it can be difficult to keep track of how many fruits and vegetables you’ve eaten, and this is even more problematic when trying to eat from five different food colors. If you prepare recipes well in advance, you know exactly which of the five colors you’re eating at any given time, making it easy to keep track of what you’re eating on each day.
To Conclude Our Advice on Colored Fruits and Vegetables
Eating fresh fruit and vegetables regularly is the most effective way of looking after your body and mind, but eating from each of the five color groups will significantly boost the health benefits. Try to eat from each of the five colors at least once per day, opting for frozen or dried alternatives if fresh produce is too expensive. Try to plan your weekly or monthly food intake well in advance to help monitor and maintain your new diet. You will quickly notice a huge difference in your overall health.
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