You have probably heard that you should eat like a rainbow – lots of colors on you plate.
Here are some reasons why:
Yellow/orange colored foods improve vision, heart health and the immune system. Try some cantaloupe, carrots, corn, grapefruit, oranges, sweet potatoes and winter squash.
Red foods promote memory function and urinary tract health. Examples include apples, red peppers, strawberries and tomatoes.
Green foods, such as broccoli, green beans, dark lettuce, and spinach, ensure strong bones and teeth and good vision.
Like blackberries, blueberries, eggplant, grapes and plums? These blue/purple foods help with memory retention and urinary tract function.
What about bell peppers? They come in red, green, white, purple, yellow, orange, and brown. Red peppers are actually the same as green except they were ripened on the vine and so are sweeter. Purple and yellow are the sweetest of all, and white are the mildest.
Choose bell peppers that are plump, firm, shaped well, have a strong green stem, and shiny even-colored skin without bruises. Store them unwashed in plastic bags in the crisper drawer, where they should last about a week. Green ones may last a little longer. To freeze, remove the seeds and stems first and store in an airtight container.