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    PLANT-BASED DIET: A RAINBOW ON YOUR

    PLATE! By Deborah Akinyeke and


    Tamera Gabriel UWI Dietetic Interms 2023/2024

    Eat a Red Benefits of a Plant-Based Diet


    Red fruits and vegetables

    Rainbow rich in the carotenoid lycopene, a potent scavenger


    of gene-damaging free
    radicals that seems to 1. Nutrient-Rich
    With protect
    against prostate cancer
    High in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Furthermore, can
    Every
    as well as heart and lung disease.
    Examples of red fruits include: tomatoes, watermelon,
    apples, cherries,beets etc. lower blood pressure, and reduce cholesterol and the risk of
    heart disease.
    Meal !
    2. Weight Management
    Green Yellow Orange Often lower in calories, which can help with weight loss and
    Green fruits and vegetables means lots of heart-protective
    Yellow/orange fruits and vegetables maintenance.
    potassium and vitamin K, which aids the blood clotting
    are also loaded with vitamin C, vitamin A and
    process.Green fruits and veggies also help to maintain
    potassium.
    vision health and strong bones and teeth.
    3. Digestive Health
    They can also boost the immune system and
    Dark green, leafy vegetables have the highest
    enhance vision.
    concentration of antioxidants and fiber.
    Examples include: mangoes,
    Examples include: lettuce, cucumbers, watercress,
    orange,pumpkin,carrots etc
    cabbage etc.
    High fiber content aids in digestion and can prevent constipation.

    Blue /Purple White


    White fruits and vegetables contains allicin,
    Blue/Purple fruits and vegetables
    which has anti-tumor properties and white fruits
    Have powerful antioxidants called anthocyanins
    and vegetables are good for the heart and help
    believed to delay cellular aging and help the
    to control cholesterol levels.
    heart by blocking the formation of blood clots.
    Examples includ: onion, garlic, mushrooms and
    Examples includ: eggplants, dasheen root, red
    cauliflower etc.
    cabbage, red onions etc.

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