What Yellow Fruits & Veggies Do For You?

Nutrition

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By Anwesha Barari

Wednesday, March 21, 2012, 12:34

It is normal human tendency to eat what ever fruits and vegetables are our favourites. However, when we do this, we are missing out on vital food nutrition value. Some of us like green vegetables or red fruit. But every single colour of food is important for us. Take yellow vegetables for example, they are not in the place of prominence in our meals. Nor are yellow fruits our prime source of nutrition. But yellow fruits and vegetables do have their unique food nutrition value that you can get no where else.

Here is why you should be having yellow fruits and vegetables.

Why Have Yellow Vegetables And Fruits?

1. The yellow colour signifies beta-carotenes. It obviously does wonders for your eyes. In this day and age when we are always staring a glowing screen constantly, carotene in any form is very important to keep our eyes safe.

2. They also have zeaxanthin, flavonoids and lycopene which you will not get in all other kinds of fruits and vegetables. Flavoniods are a particular breed of chemicals found in yellow vegetables and fruits that is anti inflammatory. So if you have any allergic reactions then you must consider yellow coloured food for your plate. More importantly, this chemical is supposed to halt the growth of cancerous cells.

3. Calcium can be found in dairy products but magnesium is a mineral rare in other forms of food. They make sure that your bones are strong and also facilitate the formation of collagen to keep your joints well serviced. So if you do not want to lose your flexibility too soon, then you have to go yellow.

4. While women are haunted by the ghost of breast cancer, men are chased by the devil of prostate cancer. However, research has proved that yellow coloured food reduces the chances of prostrate cancer substantially.

5. We all want to be youthful forever. If you want to come even close to fulling this dream then 'yellow' is a must. The combined effect of the nutrients in this type of fruits and vegetable slows down muscle degeneration due to age and keep you fit well beyond your time.

A Spectrum Of Yellow Fruits And Vegetable:
Since many people do not know exactly what to pick in this category, here is a brief assortment.

1. Squash: This vegetable is available both in summer and winter. You can add it to your salad or gravy for a fine texture.

2. Corn: Both sweet corn and baby corn are excellent veggies to toss up in sauce and have for your meals. You can also add them to your soups for flavour.

3. Mangoes: This summer fruit is everybody's favourite. It is bad as far as calories are concerned but great with respect to nutrients.

4. Tangerines: Tangy and rich in Vitamin C, tangerines are your ideal breakfast in any season.

Disclaimer: The information provided in this article is for general informational and educational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or a qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.