Orange You Glad?

February 19, 2011 by Bonni

It seems that all I hear and read about lately, is the power of ORANGE foods. While we have talked about sweet potatoes, other orange foods like pumpkin, carrots and …even oranges, are all super foods for us. Not only are they great for our insides, but also great for our outsides. In fact, it is suggested that eating orange foods can help give our skin a glow much like we would get from the sun. Internally, the alpha-carotene rich foods, fight against cells that lead to chronic diseases like cancer and heart disease.

Not that I want to obsess about the sweet potato, but the Center for Science in the Public Interest, considers it THE most nutrient-dense food. Along with the apha-carotene it is rich in carotenoid (that sounds orange, too!) and potassium and eating about a cup of day is enough to dramatically lower our risks against many cancers!! The mango comes in a close second. While our mango tree (planted in my brother’s memory) does have some flowers, it’s our next door neighbors mango flowers I can smell from here. Reminds me spring is just around the corner.

Once again, filling your plate and belly with a rainbow of foods, is the best way to insure you are getting a rainbow of nutrients and anti-oxidants. Fruits and veggies. Preventative medicine that’s easy to swallow!

Orange you glad you stopped in? How about some orange juice before you get your day started? Have a great Saturday.

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Carole says

February 19, 2011 at 10:38 am

Thanks for the reminders! I LOVE most orange foods Bon!
So tonight it’ll be butternut squash with a bean soup…. and a mango for dessert! Yum!
Of course a pre-dinner salad, loaded with carrots, will also come into play …
So YES I AM GLAD I stopped in for some inspiration!
Happy Satur-daze to you too!!
- bonni says
  
  February 19, 2011 at 11:37 am
  
  Carole, you are so cute…i can see you smilin’ and enjoying the weekend….love you!!!
Rita says

February 20, 2011 at 7:38 am

I enjoy making carrot salad, which is so easy. Just grate the carrots, diced pineapple, add some raisins (or craisins), walnuts, a pinch of sugar or Splenda. Then I use a touch of mayo (I know that is not vegan, but you can use whatever needed to make the mixture “stick” together.) You are done. It is a crowd pleaser…..very tasty and colorful as well.
linda says

February 22, 2011 at 12:02 pm

Hi Bonni,

just catching up on ur blog. like the part about “orange.” not as sure about the other stuff. Zach may actually have some emotional/mental issues. energy & light may help, but i am concerned about violence that he expresses. need to see more re:how that is addressed & if light alone helps. really enjoy ur blogs. they make me think, which to me is always a good thing. have a good day. look forward to seeing u tomorrow. linda
- bonni says
  
  February 23, 2011 at 6:25 am
  
  Linda, this is a topic for MUCH discussion. Zach’s therapy is quite controversial. I agree that one should be concerned about what he may be capable of (on the negative side) but there is no denying that the light is, at least in part, working for him! I researched his story and from what I read he is NOT on meds…I guess we will have to see what happens over time….see you at the gym!
  
  Carole, I would have corrected it for you, but you caught the error before I did!
  
  Carole, meet Linda…Linda, meet Carole…Carole, I have this incredibly warm spot for Linda, who somehow reminds me of you…and she’s a New Paltzian, to boot!

Once again, filling your plate and belly with a rainbow of foods, is the best way to insure you are getting a rainbow of nutrients and anti-oxidants. Fruits and veggies. Preventative medicine that’s easy to swallow!

Orange you glad you stopped in? How about some orange juice before you get your day started? Have a great Saturday.

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