PRODUCE
• Choose local, seasonal, organic produce as often as possible; Less time between produce being harvested and going into your mouth, the more nutrients you'll get
• Eat a rainbow to make sure you're getting the full spectrum of vitamins and nutrients your body needs - Red: Support heart and brain function (especially memory)
- Orange: Beta-carotene & vitamin C; eye health & immunity
- Yellow: Circulation
- Deep green: Purifying the blood, strengthening the immune system, nourishing the nervous system, and warding off depression & anxiety
- Blue/purple: Antioxidants & prevention of aging & heart disease
- White: Reduce blood pressure & LDL cholesterol
• Keep healthy flavour enhancers on hand; herbs, garlic, onions, ginger
• Load up on sweet vegetables; May reduce sweet cravings; crowd-out; squash, yams, carrots, potatoes, onions