{"id":61152,"date":"2022-03-17T11:00:55","date_gmt":"2022-03-17T05:30:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.adityabirlacapital.com\/healthinsurance\/active-together\/?p=61152"},"modified":"2024-09-24T16:21:40","modified_gmt":"2024-09-24T10:51:40","slug":"how-a-colorful-diet-will-help-you-stay-healthy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.adityabirlacapital.com\/healthinsurance\/active-together\/2022\/03\/17\/how-a-colorful-diet-will-help-you-stay-healthy\/","title":{"rendered":"What Are Phytonutrients? And How A Colorful Diet Will Help You Stay Healthy?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While celebrating the colorful festival of <\/span><b>Holi<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, don\u2019t forget to add some color to your <\/span><b>diet<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> as well.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>What you should know:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#What-are-phytonutrients?\"><b>What are phytonutrients?<\/b><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#List-of-beneficial-colored-foods\"><b>List of beneficial <\/b><b>colored foods<\/b><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-61156 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.adityabirlacapital.com\/healthinsurance\/active-together\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Colorful-Foods.jpg\" alt=\"Colorful Foods_Activ Living\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 800px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 800\/533;\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong id=\"What-are-phytonutrients?\">What are phytonutrients?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Colorful <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fruits and vegetables<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> contain phytonutrients, compounds that give plants their rich colors, distinctive tastes and aroma. Phytonutrients also strengthen a plant\u2019s immune system and protect it from threats in the natural environment, such as excessive and harmful ultraviolet rays of the sun, insect attacks and diseases. Phytonutrients protect people who eat plant-based <\/span><b>foods<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from chronic <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">diseases<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Phytonutrients are a powerhouse of antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds. It enhances immunity and intercellular communication, repairs DNA damage, alters estrogen metabolism and detoxifies carcinogens.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong id=\"List-of-beneficial-colored-foods\">List of beneficial <b>colored foods<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A balance of all the colored foods is imperative and should be a part of your meals to get the most out of phytonutrients. It is present in abundance in the skins of fruits and vegetables. Therefore, avoid peeling apples, peaches or eggplants. Given below is a list of foods along with their colors that are beneficial for your health.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-61153 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.adityabirlacapital.com\/healthinsurance\/active-together\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Red-Foods.jpg\" alt=\"Red Foods_Activ Living\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 800px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 800\/533;\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Red: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Red onion, strawberries, tomatoes, apples, beet, red pepper, raspberries, watermelons, and other red-colored foods are rich in carotenoid lycopene, which fights against heart and lung disease. They are also packed with vitamin A, vitamin C, and potassium.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-63368 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.adityabirlacapital.com\/healthinsurance\/active-together\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Orange-Foods.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 800px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 800\/533;\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Orange and yellow: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bananas, oranges, yellow peppers, carrots, mangoes, pineapple, pumpkin, apricot, peach and corn are rich in beta cryptothanxin, which supports intracellular communication. Curcumin found in turmeric helps the body get rid of toxins and combat <\/span><b>cancer<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> cell growth. The aforementioned <\/span><b>foods<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> contain carotenoids, which can be associated with eye health and immune system activity.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-63433 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.adityabirlacapital.com\/healthinsurance\/active-together\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Green-Foods.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 800px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 800\/533;\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Green: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vegetables such as <\/span><b>spinach<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, artichokes, kale, broccoli, cabbage, asparagus, collard greens, avocado, sprouts, kiwi fruit and green herbs including thyme, basil, sage and mint can work wonders if you add them to your regular <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">diet<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. These foods contain <\/span><b>cancer<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">-blocking chemicals, like sulforaphane, isocyanates, and indoles. Green fruits and veggies help maintain vision health, strong bones and teeth.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-63253 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.adityabirlacapital.com\/healthinsurance\/active-together\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Blue-Foods.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 800px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 800\/533;\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Blue and purple: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Grapes, eggplant, raisins, blueberries and purple cabbage have powerful antioxidants known as anthocyanin that delay cellular ageing, prevent the formation of blood clots in your heart, and control <\/span><b>cholesterol<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> levels. They also boost urinary tract health and memory function.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-63383 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.adityabirlacapital.com\/healthinsurance\/active-together\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/White-Foods.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 800px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 800\/533;\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>White and brown: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Onions contain allicin which has anti-tumour properties and garlic, mushroom, and cauliflower have antioxidant flavonoids.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose fresh <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fruits and vegetables<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that are in season and avoid eating preserved or canned foods as they contain high amounts of sodium. Choose foods that are packed in water or natural juice as against sugary juice. Do note that only consuming these vegetables is not enough. They need to be prepared by steaming or grilling instead of frying them or sauteing them in oil. Also, make sure to utilise the water you boil your vegetables in as they contain valuable nutrients. So, try to retain those nutrients.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-61158 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.adityabirlacapital.com\/healthinsurance\/active-together\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Food-Rainbow.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 800px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 800\/533;\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paint your plate with colorful foods, which can include a variety of fruits, vegetables, legumes, whole grains and spices, that can make your meals more palatable.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To lead a healthy standard of life, find out <\/span><b>lifestyle<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and <\/span><b>mindfulness<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">-related information on our Activ Living Page.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>While celebrating the colorful festival of Holi, don\u2019t forget to add some color to your&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2963,"featured_media":61161,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[4256,833],"tags":[821,3044,306,2068],"class_list":["post-61152","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-food-facts","category-diet-and-nutrition","tag-cancer","tag-colored-foods","tag-diet","tag-fruits-and-vegetables"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v25.4 - 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