Oranges, Grapefruit, Lemons, Tangerines, Clementines, Peaches, Papaya, Apricots, Nectarines, Pears, Pineapple, Yellow Raisins, Yellow Pepper
Bananas, Oranges, Grapefruit, Lemons, Pineapple, Apricots
Cranberries, Pink grapefruit, Raspberries, Strawberries, Watermelon, Red Cabbage, Red Pepper, Radishes, Tomatoes
Raspberries, Cherries, Strawberries, Cranberries, Beets, Apples, Red Cabbage, Red Onion, Kidney Beans, Red Beans
Blueberries, Blackberries, Purple Grapes, Black Currants, Elderberries
Dried Plums (Prunes), Raisins, Plums, Eggplant
Garlic, Onions, Leeks, Scallions, Chives
COLOR |
SOURCES OF |
GOOD FOR |
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GREEN |
Lutein and Zeaxanthin | Healthy eyesight | Indoles | Anti-cancer | Vitamin K | Healthy bones | Potassium | Healthy blood pressure |
YELLOW/ORANGE |
Beta-Carotene & Vitamin A | Healthy skin, Healthy immune system, Healthy eyesight, Anti-cancer | Bioflavonoids & Vitamin C | Healthy heart, Healthy teeth, Anti-cancer | Potassium | Healthy blood pressure |
RED |
Vitamin C | Healthy bones, teeth, and skin; Wound healing | Anthocyanins | Healthy circulation, Healthy nerve cell function, Anti-cancer |
BLUE/PURPLE |
Anthocyanins & Vitamin C | Healthy circulation, Healthy nerve cell function, Anti-cancer | Phenolics | Healthy cells, Anti-cancer |
WHITE |
Allium & Allicin | Healthy immune system, Healthy cholesterol levels, Anti-cancer |
The Color Guide was originally published on blackdoctor.org