When it comes to food, color rules! colorful fruits and vegetables are the key to a healthy diet. They give the body important things, such as vitamins and minerals, and help fight illness. Health experts(专家) think that kids should eat five or more servings (一份)of fruits and vegetables a day.
Here are some rainbow colors to brighten your plate.
Red
Foods: cherries (樱桃), radishes (萝卜), red apples, strawberries, tomatoes
● Help to remember things well ● Good for the heart
●Reduce cancer risks(减少癌症风险)
White
Foods: onions, mushrooms, potatoes
● Good for the heart ●Reduce cancer risks
Orange / Yellow
Foods: apricots(杏), cantaloupes (甜瓜), carrots, corn, oranges
● Protect eyesight ●Build a strong immune system(免疫系统)
● Good for the heart
Blue / Purple
Foods: eggplants (茄子), plums (李子), purple grapes
●Reduce cancer risks ●Help to remember things well
Green
Foods: green beans, green peppers, lettuce(生菜), spinach(菠菜), peas
●Good for bones and teeth ●Reduce cancer risks ●Protect eyesight