Nutrition, Health, SweatspaceMichael Martintips, Seasonal FoodComment

Summer Season: Eat Bright, Colorful Fruits and Vegetables

Nutrition, Health, SweatspaceMichael Martintips, Seasonal FoodComment
Summer Season: Eat Bright, Colorful Fruits and Vegetables
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There's something about bright colors that catch our eye. This weekend, we recommend heading to your local farmer's market and picking up locally grown and in season fruits and vegetables. You should get a range of colors and different types of both fruits and vegetables.

To increase your health, decrease blood pressure and lose weight, start eating between 10-15 servings of vegetables per day and 2-3 servings of fruit per day. A serving is a half-cup chopped or a medium sized fruit.  

Blue/Purple

Summer Picks: Blueberries, Purple Carrots, Purple Potatoes, Purple Cauliflower, Eggplant

Benefits: Anti-aging, Increased Brain Function, Reduce Risk of Cancer and Heart Disease

Green

Summer Picks: Asparagus, Avocados, Broccoli, Kale, Peas, Cucumbers, Green Bell Peppers, Green Beans, Romanesco

Benefits: Stronger Bones, Stronger Muscle, Reduce Risk of Cancer

Red

Summer Picks: Cherries, Red Bell Peppers, Radish, Raspberries, Strawberries, Tomatoes, Watermelon

Benefits: Improved Heart Health, Prevention of Certain Types of Cancer

Yellow

Summer Picks: Summer Squash, Corn, Yellow Bell Peppers, Ginger Root, Lemon

Benefits: Healthy Skin, Better Vision, Increased Immune System, High Vitamin C

Orange

Summer Picks: Cantaloupe, Carrots, Oranges, Orange Bell Peppers

Benefits: Increased Immune System, Reduce Risk of Cancer, High Vitamin A