The color diet: eat by the eyes
To follow a healthy and balanced diet, a simple practice is guided by the colors of the food we eat. The phrase "eat by the eyes" has a lot of science, and that is that our brain identifies certain colors as appetizing and healthy, while others reject them for not associating with something natural.
At present, there is a way of eating based on colors, the so-called "Color Diet". What are the benefits of purple foods? And the green ones?
The 6 colors that must be present in the color diet
Purple and blue foods
Within these colors we find fruits that are in season in autumn: grapes, blueberries, blackberries or plums. They have a high content of anthocyanins, some natural pigments that are those that provide that characteristic color and that also convert these futas in the best antioxidants, essential to prevent premature aging of the skin and improve brain function.
Red foods
We include in this color range the tomatoes, red peppers and grapefruit. Perfect to take a diet rich in vitamin C and enjoy good intestinal health. Grapefruit is also perfect for its depurative qualities.
Green foods
Here enter the foods less appetizing to the mind, but the best for our body. Broccoli, cauliflower, spinach, and a long etcetera which also includes fruits such as pears or the kiwi, They are full of vitamin A, perfect for preventing cell aging in addition to vitamin C.
White foods
Dairy products like the oneBone, milk and yoghurts They are basic to carry a healthy and balanced diet. Probiotics, present in yogurts, help keep intestinal flora at bay; and its high calcium content, to take care of bones. In the Diet of ColorIf we also use lactose-free dairy products, the digestions will be lighter.
Yellow food
Bananas, garlic, ginger, lemons, etc. This group of foods contain antoxanthines, which reduce blood pressure and cholesterol. The lemons are also source of Vitamin C, fiber and even potassium, which makes it the perfect fruit to take on an empty stomach as a depurative.
Orange food
The color of the season, also in fruits and vegetables. Carrots, squash, oranges or sweet potatoes top the list of this color range. Vitamin A to prevent damage to the eyes, bones and immune system, and antioxidants that help fight free radicals in the time of colds.
Marina Berrio
