Yellow foods are packed with phytonutrients that have been shown to be ant-inflammatory, anti-cancer and play a role in the health of the eyes, skin, brain and gut!
Yellow Food Options:
- Banana
- Pineapple
- Papaya
- Bell Peppers
- Corn
- Ginger Root
- Lemon
- Summer Squash
- Pears
- Potatoes
- Apples
- Egg yolks
- Olive Oil
- Golden Beets
- Yellow Beans
- Delicata Squash
Three Phytonutrients Found in Yellow Foods:
Lutein and Zeaxanthin
- Both Lutein and Zeaxanthin are types of carotenoids
- Play a strong role in eye health. Lutein and Zeaxanthin have been found to be protective from conditions such as age related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy and cataracts.
- Protect the skin from UV damage.
- Protect the health of the brain, protecting from dementia, cognitive impairment and Alzheimer’s Disease.
- Common food egg yolks, bell peppers, squash and olive oil.
Bromelain
- Some studies suggest that through it’s anti-inflammatory properties, Bromelain is effective in the treatment of pain and swelling related to osteoarthritis, treatment of chronic sinusitis symptoms as well as in the inflammatory process of inflammatory bowel disease.
- Bromelain is thought to aid in digestion as a digestive enzyme to help break down proteins.
- Bromelain has also been studied and found to have anti-cancer potential.
- Bromelain is commonly found in pineapple (highest in the core of the pineapple), as well as papaya.
There are so many options!! Get started adding YELLOW to your plate today!