Fruits
& vegetables are a great source of fiber and the antioxidant
nutrient, vitamin C. Be sure to take a look at the Rainbow's
End to see why these are needed by your body.
Yellow
fruits & vegetables also have several other important nutrients
and phytochemicals.
Yellow
citrus fruits (and orange
also) contain a number of phytochemicals that can protect against cancer.
Some of these phytochemicals can act as antioxidants
and some can actually prevent cancer-causing substances from getting
into your body.
Corn
and squash are rich sources of a phytochemical that can help prevent
blindness and may also protect against some cancers. This phytochemical
is what gives these vegetables their yellow color! Squash also is a
good source of beta-carotene, an antioxidant. Remember beta-carotene
can be converted to vitamin A which is necessary for good vision, a
strong immune system and healthy skin.
Pineapple
contains an important chemical that helps with digestion.
Yellow
citrus fruits (and 
Corn
and squash are rich sources of a phytochemical that can help prevent
blindness and may also protect against some cancers. This phytochemical
is what gives these vegetables their yellow color! Squash also is a
good source of beta-carotene, an antioxidant. Remember beta-carotene
can be converted to vitamin A which is necessary for good vision, a
strong immune system and healthy skin.
