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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!
