Benefits of Orange and Yellow Fruits and Vegetables

Benefits of Orange and Yellow Fruits and Vegetables

Fruits and vegetables that are orange (orange) and yellow in color are usually good for our eyes, skin, lungs and immune system.

These foods contain beta-carotene (vitamin A), lycopene, flavonoids, potassium, and vitamin C.

These ingredients can help prevent eye disease (age-related macular degeneration), lower bad cholesterol and prevent cancer. 

Here are some examples:

1. Carrots - According to experts, carrots can help our eyesight, skin and also fight cancer because of its Vitamin A, C and E. According to some studies, carrots can reduce the chance of cancer. It also stimulates the skin and reduces our wrinkles. Also, it also makes you lose weight because half a cup of carrots is only 35 calories. So let's teach our children to eat carrots.

2. Sweet Potato - Sweet potato is rich in starch, fiber, beta-carotene, folate, potassium and vitamins B6, C and E. As a result, it is very nutritious and can quickly satiate. According to the study, sweet potato can prevent lung cancer in people who smoke.

3. Orange, lemon, orange and lime - These fruits, called citrus fruits, are full of vitamin C. Vitamin C can help with colds, asthma, osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. It strengthens the body's immune system. It also contains folate and potassium. Folate lowers a bad chemical in the body (homocysteine) and can help with heart disease.

4. Pineapple or pineapples - Pineapple contains the ingredient bromelain, which helps digest our food and reduces inflammation in the veins. Pineapple is rich in manganese and vitamin B, which gives us energy. It is also high in vitamin C. One cup of pineapple has 75 calories.

5. Papaya - Like other orange foods, papaya contains beta-carotene and vitamin C. As such, it has benefits for our skin and immune system. Papaya contains papain, an enzyme that helps digest what we eat. For people with constipation, papaya softens the stool. It is also good for the elderly to have normal bowel movements.

Other nutritious orange and yellow foods are mango, corn and pumpkin.