Are you Yellow? Make Yellow Fruits and Vegetables Part of Your Diet

Yellow fruits and vegetables, such as squash, corn, mangoes, and tangerines tend to get overlooked in many American’s diets. That’s a shame, because yellow fruits and vegetables offer important food nutrition value.

Here’s why you should be adding yellow fruits and vegetables to your menu:

• Yellow vegetables are usually rich in beta-carotenes, which has a strong correlation with healthy vision.
• They also have zeaxanthin, flavonoids and lycopene which you don’t get in all other kinds of fruits and vegetables. Flavoniods are a natural anti-inflammatory, which can be useful for individuals suffering from food allergies. This chemical has also been linked to slowing the growth of cancer cells.
• Calcium and magnesium help ensure strong bones and facilitate the formation of collagen to keep your joints well serviced.
• Research has shown that yellow-colored food may reduce the chance of prostrate cancer.
• Yellow fruits and vegetable may also slow down muscle degeneration due to age.