David Heber and His “Seven Colors of Health”
Dr. David Heber the author of the best selling book What Color Is Your Diet? and his co-author, nutritionist Susan Bowerman, introduce a revolutionary "Seven Colors of Health" eating plan, which incorporates seven different color groups of fruits and vegetables that can protect our genes, vision, and hearts, reduce inflammation in the body, and help prevent common forms of cancer.
Fruits and Vegetables:
•Tomatoes and tomato products, pink grapefruit, watermelon, ketchup
Main Phytonutrient and Their Benefits:
•Lycopene is one of the most potent free radical scavengers in nature. It has been shown to prevent heart and lung disease, as well as prostate cancer.
Main Vitamins
Vitamin C
Potassium
Fruits and Vegetables:
•Red grapes, blueberries, blackberries, cherries, plums, prunes, raisins eggplant, raspberries, red beets, red peppers, strawberries, red apples, cranberries
Main Phytonutrient and Their Benefits:
•Anthocyanins are powerful antioxidants that strengthen skin and other tissues, tendons, and ligaments. They also seem to prevent heart disease by keeping blood clots from forming
Main Vitamins
•Vitamin C
•Potassium
Fruits and Vegetables:
•Apricots, acorn and winter squash, butternut and yellow squash, carrots, mangoes, cantalopes, pumpkin, sweet potatoes
Main Phytonutrient and Their Benefits:
Alpha and Beta Carotene are carotenoids and very effective antioxidants. They protect against cancer by preventing oxidation damage, reducing the multiplication of cancer cells, and eliminating tumors
Main Vitamins
•Viatmin A
•Beta carotene
•Vitamin C
•Magnesium
•Potassium
Fruits and Vegetables:
•Clementines, Mandarin oranges, oranges and orange juice, peaches, pineapple & pineapple juice, nectarines, papayas, tangerines, tangelo, lemons, limes
Main Phytonutrient and Their Benefits:
Beta Cryptothanxin is another carotenoid, which plays an important role in fighting heart disease and may help to prevent cervical cancer.
Main Vitamins
•Viatmin A
•Vitamin C
•Folate
•Potassium
Fruits and Vegetables:
•Collard greens, green and yellow peppers, green beans, kale, mustard and beet greens, spinach, green peas, avocado, honeydew melon, yellow corn
Main Phytonutrient and Their Benefits:
Lutein and zeaxanthin are pigments which become concentrated in the eye where they help reduce the risk of cataracts and age-related macular degeneration.
Main Vitamins
•Vitamin C
•Vitamin K
•Calcium
•Folate
Fruits and Vegetables:
•Broccoli and broccoli sprouts , bok choy, brussel sprouts, cabbage, Chinese cabbage, kale, cauliflower
Main Phytonutrient and Their Benefits:
Sulforaphane, isothiocyanate, and indoles fight numerous diseases by eliminating toxic waste (carcinogens) from the body
Main Vitamins
•Vitamin C
•Folate
•Potassium
Fruits and Vegetables:
•Asparagus, celery, chives, endive, garlic, leeks, mushrooms, pearl onions, pears, shallots, artichokes, white wine
Main Phytonutrient and Their Benefits:
Allicin, which is contained in members of the onion family is known to lower cholesterol, blood pressure and have anti-tumor effects. Flavonoids are powerful cancer-fighting antioxidants.
Main Vitamins
•Selenium
•Folate