4. Bright Orange Fruits and Vegetables
The bright color of a fruit or vegetable is a sign that it is full of phytochemicals. They are especially full of carotenoid antioxidants. It is for this reason that you want to make sure that you are eating the “rainbow.”
Varying the colors of the foods that you eat each day ensures that you are getting the vitamins and nutrients that you need in your diet to help fight off cancer as well as other diseases. Carotenoids include lycopene, cryptoxanthin, lutein, beta-carotene, and alpha-carotene are types of vitamin A. These are found in many types of citrus fruits, berries, pumpkin, squashes, and sweet potatoes.
Beta-carotene has been well researched and found to be essential for the functioning of the immune system. This includes the health of the liver, detoxification, and fighting cancer of the bladder. It can fight off other types of cancers as well, which is why it is important to add these foods to your diet.