Colour your diet – ORANGE
Orange colour for cancer prevention
What they contain:
These are packed with the antioxidant Beta-cryptoxanthin and betacarotene, which our bodies transforms into Vitamin A.
Why you should eat more:
Betacarotene protects your eyesight, helps your skin and can lower the risk of getting cancer. Beta-cryptoxanthin can help maintain the respiratory tract and ease inflammation caused by arthritis.These nutrients aid in the prevention of infections by supporting an important part of the immune system: our mucous membranes.
Examples of orange foods include carrots, cantaloupe, sweet potatoes,peaches, mangoes, peppers, pumpkin and oranges.
Try: Swapping your Sunday desserts for sweet potatoes, and adding carrots to rotis, uttapas to unlock those nutrients.