Just something I came across

Here's something I came across in the March '11 edition of Vegetarian Times magazine.  Just as I love food, I also enjoy learning about nutrition.  The “phytonutrient color code” deciphered is shown below. 

YELLOW:

beta carotene: helps strengthen immune system

ORANGE:

alpha carotene: suppresses development of lung, liver & skin
cancer cells

beta carotene: helps strengthen immune system

RED:

anthocyanins: aid in combating diabetes & cancer cells

lycopene: reduces risk of prostate & lung cancers

PURPLE:

anthocyanins: aid in combating diabetes & cancer cells

BLUE:

anthocyanins: aid in combating diabetes & cancer cells

resveratrol: boosts heart health

GREEN:

leutin: prevents cardiovascular disease, protects eyes from
cataracts & macular degeneration

flavonols: boosts heart health