The Jewels!

 

 

 

 

Hi there!

 

 

…….. I do most of my food shopping on line, but when I want specific fresh products, I go myself to check and then buy.

I am a flesh eater, and I firmly believe we must eat protein with every meal.
But, I do recognise, that we also need to include a colourful variety of fruits and vegetables, in our daily diets.

Vegetables and fruits give our body the nutrients it needs, to maintain itself and be healthy. 
They are very rich sources of fibre, vitamins, minerals, enzymes, and phytochemicals, to fight diseases, like the following:

 

****          diabetes mellitus,

****          high blood pressure,

****          various eye problems,

****          urinary tract infections,

****          cardiovascular issues,

****          brain problems,

****          various bone diseases, and

****          immune system problems.

 

They also have less calories, so we can maintain a healthy weight more easily.

We need a minimum of five (5) portions of vegetables and fruits daily, ( 3 + 2 ), but the more we can eat, the better it will be.

This equals to:   5 x 80gr = 400gr = 14oz   on a daily basis.

 

The Colourful Gems

 

FRUITS and VEGETABLES

 

(A)          Red / Pink:

      Pomegranates                   Tomatoes

      Cherries                               Beetroot

      Strawberries                     Red Onions

      Red Grapes                        Radishes

      Watermelon                       Red Peppers

      Red Apples                         Radiccio

 

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(B)         Orange / Yellow: 

      Apricots                                Sweet Potatoes

      Mangoes                              Sweet Corn

      Peaches                                Carrots

      Oranges                               Yellow  Bell Peppers

      Pears                                     Orange Peppers

 

 

(C)         Green:

      Spinach                                Kiwi

      Asparagus                          Green Grapes

      Broccoli                                Green Apples

      Brussels Sprouts              Avocados

      Peas                                       Cucumber

     Green Beans                        Limes

     Courgettes                            Green Pears

 

 

(D)         Blue / Purple:

       Purple Berries                    Purple Cabbage

      Prunes                                    Aubergines

 

(E)         White:

      Bananas                               Mushrooms, Cauliflower, Parsnips

 

 

Making healthy eating choices will ensure the body’s supplies of nutrients.