Senior Health Connection newsletter Intermountain McKay-Dee Hospital Center June 2008 When It Comes to Colors, Eat More! Not only do fruits and vegetables contribute to flavor-packed, colorful meals, but a diet full of them can improve your mental well-being, help you manage your weight and fight disease. The best way to get the most out of fruits and veggies is to eat a variety, so think color. Each color gives your body the following benefits: Green - helps keep eyes sharp, strong and reduces your risk for cancer Orange - packed with powerful antioxidants that help boost immunity, fight cancer, prevent heart attacks and improves vision Red - Lowers risk for cancer, heart attack, and Alzheimers disease Blue/Purple - Fights cancer, prevents heart attacks, high blood pressure, and can lower the risk of memory loss White - Boosts immunity, lowers cholesterol and blood pressure (source: SelectHealth) Strawberry Yogurt 1/2 cup unsweetened pineapple juice 3/4 cup plain low fat yogurt 1 - 1/2 cups frozen, unsweetened strawberries 1 tsp granulated sugar Shake Add ingredients, in order listed to blender. Puree at medium speed until thick and smooth. Serving size: 1/2 of recipe Calories: 140 Total Fat: 2 g Sugars: 22 g Saturated Fat: 1 g (source: CDC.gov) 51