In addition to consuming five portions of fruits and vegetables daily, “Eat 5 Different Vegetables and Fruits Every Day” also means consuming five colors (red, yellow, blue, white, green) of foods, not including pink ones.
Red foods such as carrots, cherries, gynura bicolor, etc, can replenish, produce and revive blood cells,
Yellow foods such as corn, sweet potatoes, oranges, etc, promote and regulate metabolism and enhance the functions of the viscera,.
Blue foods such as blueberries, blackberries, purple grapes, fungus, etc, are rich in anthocyanins, which are anti-bacterial, anti-viral and anti-inflammatory, also improve vision.
White foods such as pears, garlic, onions, etc, are good for the respiratory system and moisturize the lungs.
Green foods are rich in dietary fiber, which can help digestion and prevent constipation; the most nutritious fruits and vegetables in this area of nutrition are spinach, sweet potato leaves, broccoli, asparagus, kiwi, etc.
Black and white fungus are rich in polysaccharides, dietary fiber, and vegetable gelatin.