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Food Color Means ?

Red Color In Foods
A natural bright red color in foods is a good indicator that the anti-oxidants beta-carotene and lycopene which play an important role in neutralising free radicals and protect you against cancer is present, as well as vitamin C.
Red meats and liver is a source of iron and other trace minerals such as magnesium and copper as well as the vitamins E and K.
Red foods help you to shed weight and are active in drawing toxins from the cells. If you are subject to frequent colds and flu or you feel tired and depleted, they will boost your resilience.
Red Meats: Beef, lamb, liver, etc.
Red Vegetables: Beetroot tops and roots; radishes; red peppers; red chillies; kidney beans; red cabbage; red onion; tomatoes.
Red Fruits: Strawberries; raspberries; cherries; rhubarb; blackberries; blackcurrants; red skinned apples.
Red Spices: Cayenne pepper; ginger; cinnamon.

Orange Color In Foods
The vitality of the orange is reflected in the vitamin C rich oranges. All orange fruit and vegetables are rich in beta-carotene and other anti-oxidants. Egg yolk is a rich source of minerals and vitamin D. These foods help to keep the body fluid and dynamic.
Orange Vegetables: Carrots; orange peppers; squash; sweet potatoes; pumpkin.
Orange Fruits: Oranges; satsumas (a citrus fruit); peaches; cantaloupe; melons; mangoes; guavas; apricots.
Orange Spices: Ginger; turmeric; cumin.

Yellow Color In Foods
Yellow foods play a vital role in the energy system of the body. All yellow fruits and vegetables are rich in vitalising, anti-oxidising sun energy. Yellow citrus fruits are high in vitamin C. Both grapefruit and lemon juice support the liver in ridding itself of toxins or an overload of hormones. They are also both very useful for morning sickness.
The yellow category includes nuts and seeds which are rich in vitamins B and E as well as iron, magnesium and zinc. Butter provides vitamin D and E. Many beads, pastas and rice coloured with saffron can be included here.
Yellow Vegetables: Yellow peppers; yellow courgettes; yellow tomatoes; sweet corn; golden corn; parsnips; swedes; turnips; yams; marrow.
Yellow Fruits: Grapefruit; lemons; honeydew melons; bananas; pineapples; apples; pears; star fruits.
Yellow Spice: Saffron.

Green Color In Foods
Green foods are the most vital of all we eat. These foods are supportive and cleansing. They help to reverse the activity of cells in chaos.
Green leaves withdraw toxins from the cells and help to purify the blood. These leafy green vegetables are particularly rich in vitamins B, C and K as well as iron. The darker the leaf, the greater the nutritional value.
Green Vegetables: Cabbage; broccoli; courgettes; beans; peas; green peppers; asparagus; artichokes; green lentils; olives; avocado; cucumber; lettuce; the fresher the better.
Green Fruits: Kiwis; green skinned apples; pears; limes; green grapes.
Green Herbs: Parsley; basil; tarragon; oregano; mint; coriander (fresh green).

Blue Color In Foods
The blue foods that nature provide are limited as it has stronger associations with the mind rather than the body.
Green food blend well with blue food making a peaceful and appetising meal. Blue foods should be consumed in the evenings as a light meal.
Blue Vegetables: Most seaweed contain blue energy and is rich in minerals, asparagus.
Blue Fruits: Plums; blueberries; bilberries, boysenberries.
Blue Herbs: Blue sage, marjoram, valerian.

 

VioletColor In Foods
As a colour violet relates to the crown chakra and the pineal gland. It can play a significant part in healing any mental disorders and imbalances in the nervous system.
Violet Vegetables: Aubergines (egg plant); purple broccoli; beetroot tops; purple cabbage; red onions; purple sprouting; globe artichokes.
Violet Fruits: Purple grapes; blackberries; plums.
Violet Herbs: Lavender; sage; thyme.
Green, brown, and red are the most popular food colors. Red is often used in restaurant decorating schemes because it is an appetite stimulant. Even though blue is one of the most popular colors it is one of the least appetizing colors. Blue food is rare in nature. Researchers say that when humans searched for food, they learned to avoid poisonous or spoiled substances, which were often blue, black, or purple. Researchers also did an experiment where food was dyed blue and served to study subjects, they lost their appetite.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Health Benefits Of Grapes

Here are the many more health benefits of grapes or its juice:

Anti-coagulant: The juice from this tiny fruit can help prevent blood clotting and in the process, help improve blood circulation which would generally improve on overall health.
Anti-inflammation: The anti-inflammatory agents in grapes greatly help reduce the risks of inflammatory problems like rheumatism, gout and asthma.
Atherosclerosis: Resveratrol in grapes is a good scrubber of arterial deposits, thus it effectively helps reduce the risk, or even reverse atherosclerosis.
Bladder: Highly cleansing to the bladder, cleaning out the stones and improving urination, improves bile flow and elimination of waste materials.
Cancer: The rich and high content of anti-oxidants in cancer are superb for the prevention of cancer.
Constipation: Grape juice is a mild laxative and helps clear up the bowels. Take about 200 ml twice daily for chronic constipation.
Eyes: The flavonol compounds in grape seeds are effective for the treatment of night blindness, retinal disorders and vision improvement.
Fever: Drink grape juice consistently to reduce fever. It would also help relieve fatigue and provide energy to the body.
Heart disease: Grapes are beneficial in toning up the heart, reduce heart pains, and can normalize heart palpitations. To enjoy the benefits, go on a grape diet for a few days.
Indigestion: A gentle and natural home remedy for indigestion.
Mouth and throat infection: Drink juice of unripe grapes to help clear infections in the mouth and throat.
Migraine: Certain compounds in grapes make this miracle juice powerfully effective in relieving headaches and migraine.
Kidney: Grape juice is diuretic and is excellent for cleaning out the kidney and may help remedy kidney stones.
Liver: The abundance of minerals in grapes stimulate the cleansing activity in liver, helps to detoxify.
Skin: The highly cleansing properties of grape juice and the high vitamin C content is very beneficial for the skin and helps reduce acne.

Caution

Individuals with a medical history of calcium oxalate kidney stones should avoid the "Concord" variety of grapes that contain high levels of oxalates.