Something green, orange & red
Apr 20
Adam Mead, dietitian at Kingston Hospital in London, says: ‘The mantra“five a day” refers to variety as much as quantity — in particular you need to buy as varied colours as possible, each colour representing different health-boosting antioxidants and nutrients that work in synergy with each other. ‘For instance, vitamin C in fruit boosts the absorption of iron from any green leafy vegetables such as spinach, or even red meat. ‘Make sure you’re getting the full spectrum of colours in your basket — think of traffic lights: something green, something orange and something red’
