Benefits of White Vegetables

White vegetables such as cabbage, onions & white mushrooms help reduce bad cholesterol levels, lower blood pressure & reduce the risk of acquiring diabetes II. 

They are rich in phytochemicals & potassium.

Benefits of Purple Vegetables

Rich in antioxidants & phytochemicals that fight the effects of aging, purple vegetables reduce the risk of cancer and support mental clarity.

Benefits of Red Vegetables

 

Red vegetables promote strong heart health and diminish the risk of cancer.

Benefits of Orange Vegetables

 

Orange vegetables are high in beta carotene & Vitamin C promoting strong immune system, good vision and healthy skin.

Benefits of Green Vegetables

 

 

Green vegetables have lutein, an antioxidant that promotes good vision. 

 

Also strong in Vitamin C which promotes good gum health. 

Organic or Natural?

 

Do you ever find yourself getting confused about food labeling? 

 

One very confusing label is organic versus natural.  Are they the same?  Are they different?  If so, how are they different?

 

Here's a quick guide to understanding the differences between the two.

 

Organic in the truest sense is completely free of all pesticides, fertilizers, preservatives, added colouring & flavours.  It's seed source has not been genetically modified.

 

Natural foods also do not have added flavouring, colouring or preservatives.  However, how natural foods differ is that they possibly come from a genetically modified food source (GMO's).  Moreover, fertilizers and pesticides were also possibly used in their production.

 

Conventional foods in stark contrast to both organic and natural foods very likely are GMO in source.  Fertilizers & pesticides were likely used in their production.  Lastly added colouring, flavouring and preservatives were most likely used to produce these foods.

 

Which do you choose?

Good Bacteria & Soy

Once considered the new 'superfood', there is controversy whether soy is a good source at all.  

If you are still open to eating soy, these are sources you may consider.  They all stimulate good bacteria growth in the intestinal tract.  A healthy plus!

Sources include tamari, soy sauce & miso.  You'll note that these are staples in the Japanese diet.