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PHYTOCHEMICALS

Paper Color Key:PINK: Red and PinksBLUE: Purple, Black and Blues GREEN: GreensWhite: White, Tan and CreamsGOLD: Orange and Yellows

Directions: On your paper, list as many FRUITS and VEGETABLES that you can think of in 3 minutes!

BLUE & PURPLE

BLUE & PURPLE

1. Blackberries2. Blueberries3. Black Currants4. Dried Plums (Prunes)

5. Elderberries6. Purple Figs7. Purple Grapes8. Plums9. Raisins

10. Purple Asparagus11. Purple Cabbage12. Purple Carrots13. Eggplant14. Purple Peppers15. Purple Potatoes16. Black Salsify17. Olives

GREEN

GREEN1. Avocadoes2. Green Apples3. Green Grapes4. Honeydew5. Kiwi6. Limes7. Green Pears8. Artichokes9. Arugula10. Asparagus

11. Broccoli12. Peas13. Cabbage14. Green Beans15. Celery16. Cucumbers17. Endive18. Leafy Greens19. Leeks20. Lettuce

21. Green Onion22. Okra23. Brussel Sprouts24. Green Pepper25. Snow Peas26. Spinach27. Zucchini

YELLOW & ORANGE

YELLOW & ORANGE1. Yellow Apples2. Apricots3. Cantaloupe4. Yellow Figs5. Grapefruit6. Golden Kiwi7. Lemons8. Mangoes9. Nectarines10. Oranges11. Papayas12. Peaches

13. Yellow Pears14. Persimmons15. Pineapples16. Tangerines17. Star Fruit18. Yellow Watermelon19. Yellow Beets20. Butternut Squash21. Carrots22. Yellow Peppers23. Yellow Potatoes24. Pumpkin

25. Rutabagas26. Crook Neck Squash27. Sweet Corn28. Sweet Potatoes29. Yellow Tomatoes30. Yellow Winter

Squash

PINK & RED

PINK & RED1. Red Apples2. Blood Oranges3. Cherries4. Cranberries5. Red Grapes6. Pink/Red Grapefruit7. Red Pears8. Pomegranates9. Raspberries10. Strawberries

11. Watermelon12. Beets13. Red Peppers14. Radishes15. Radicchio16. Red Potatoes17. Red Onions18. Rhubarb19. Tomatoes

White

White1. Bananas2. Coconut3. Dates4. White Nectarine5. White Peaches6. Brown Pear7. Cauliflower8. Garlic9. Ginger10. Jicama

11. Mushrooms12. Onion13. Parsnips14. White Potatoes15. Shallots16. Turnips17. Juniper Berries18. Water Chestnuts19. Dragon Fruit

PHYTOCHEMICALS

What are

PHYTOCHEMICALS?1.) Natural plant compounds packed with nutrients, fiber and disease fighting colors. Not all colors provide the same benefits, so it is important to eat ALL the colors.

2.) Eating a variety of fruits and vegetables provides a powerhouse of nutrients and Phytochemicals without adding a lot of CALORIES

Did you Know?There are over 900 Phytochemicals found in our colorful fruits and vegetables!

3.) SERVING SIZES(of Fruits and Vegetables)

• Fist-full or medium piece of fresh• ½ cup of any cut-up, raw, or cooked• 1 cup leafy salad greens• ¼ cup dried fruit• 6 ounces of 100% juice (3/4 cup)

4.) HEALTH BENEFITSa. Healthy Heartb. Memory Functionc. Vision Healthd. Strong Bones and Teethe. Healthy Weightf. Lower Risk of Some Cancers

5.) True or FalseYou can Get your Daily Supply of Phytochemicals in taking Vitamin Supplements?

5.) True or FalseYou can Get your Daily Supply of Phytochemicals in taking Vitamin Supplements?

FALSEYou can only get them from fresh fruits and vegetables!

The “goods” on…

GREEN

• Strong Bones and Teeth• Vision Health• Healthy Skin and Hair• Decreases Tumor Growth (in cancer patients)

The “goods” on…

YELLOW & ORANGE• Maintains Strong Bones & Teeth • Healthy Heart• Vision Health• Boosts Immune System

The “Goods” on…

RED• Reduces Risk of Skin Cancer• Healthy Heart (lowers blood pressure)

• Memory Function• Urinary Tract Health• Reduces Diabetes Complications

The “goods” on…

BLUE & PURPLE

• Reduces Memory Loss & Alzheimer’s Complications

• Slows effects of Aging• Lower Risk of Some Cancers• Reduces Diabetes Complications

The “goods” on…

white• Boosts Immune System• Helps control High Blood Pressure• Lowers Cholesterol Levels• Lowers Risk of Some Cancers

This cottage is made completely of food!

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