Besides tasting
great,
the fruits and vegetables you receive in an order from
Garden on Wheels are very beneficial to your health!
Blue/Purple
Fruits and Vegetables are
colored by natural plant pigments called
"anthocyanins."
Anthocyanins act as powerful antioxidants, protecting cells
from damage. These blue/purple fruits and vegetables
may help reduce the risk of cancer, stroke, and heart
disease.
Some
Blue/Purple Fruits and Vegetables Garden on Wheels
Provides:
Blackberries
Blueberries
Eggplant
Plums
Purple Grapes
Raisins
Green
Fruits and Vegetables are
colored by a natural plant pigment called
"chlorophyll."
Some members of the green group contain
"lutein."
Lutein works to promote vision health. The
"indoles" in broccoli, cauliflower, and cabbage may help
protect against some types of cancer. Leafy greens
like spinach and broccoli are an excellent source of
folate, a B vitamin that helps reduce the risk of birth
defects and helps to keep our hearts healthy.
Some
Green Fruits and Vegetables Garden on Wheels
Provides:
Green Apples
Asparagus
Avocados
Green Beans
Broccoli
Green Cabbage
Green Grapes
Honeydew Melon
Kiwi
Lettuce
Limes
Green Onions
Peas
Spinach
White
Fruits and Vegetables are
colored by pigments called "anthoxanthins." They may
contain health-promoting chemicals such as allicin, which
may help lower cholesterol and blood pressure and may help
reduce risk of stomach cancer and heart disease. Some
white fruits and vegetables are good sources of potassium
too.
Some
White Fruits and Vegetables Garden on Wheels
Provides:
Bananas
Cauliflower
Garlic
Ginger
Mushrooms
Turnips
Yellow/Orange
Fruits and Vegetables are
usually colored by natural plant pigments called
"carotenoids."
Beta-carotene in sweet potatoes, pumpkins and
carrots is converted to vitamin A, which helps maintain
healthy mucous membranes and healthy eyes.
Carotenoid-rich foods can also help reduce
the risk of cancer, heart disease, and can improve immune
system function.
Some
Yellow/Orange Fruits and Vegetables Garden on Wheels
Provides:
Butternut Squash
Cantaloupe
Carrots
Grapefruit
Lemons
Mangoes
Nectarines
Oranges
Papayas
Peaches
Pears
Pineapple
Yellow Peppers
Persimmons
Yellow Summer or Winter Squash
Sweet Corn
Sweet Potatoes
Tangerines
Yellow Tomatoes
Yellow Watermelon
Red
Fruits and Vegetables are
colored by natural plant pigments called
"lycopene" or
"anthocyanins."
Lycopene in tomatoes, watermelon, and pink grapefruit may
help reduce the risk of several types of cancer.
Anthocyanins in strawberries, raspberries, and red
grapes act as powerful antioxidants that protect cells from
damage. These antioxidants help keep are hearts
healthy too.
Some
Red Fruits and Vegetables Garden on Wheels
Provides:
Red Apples
Beets
Red Cabbage
Cherries
Cranberries
Pink Grapefruit
Red Grapes
Red Peppers
Pomegranates
Radishes
Raspberries
Rhubarb
Strawberries
Tomatoes
Watermelon
