tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-812797414938041148.post-51116469148056700272008-07-22T06:43:00.000-07:002008-07-22T08:14:26.692-07:00Want to add some color to your cookout? A wide range of colors not only adds visual appeal, but also gives you a variety of valuable nutrients. <br /><br />We all love hamburgers and hot dogs as the standards at backyard barbeques, but sometimes it's nice to grill up something different -- something colorful. To spice up your cookout, try adding kabobs to your grilling repertoire. <br /><br />The possibilities are endless when it comes to kabobs. As long as you can cut the food into similarly sized chunks -- and can run a skewer though it -- you can make a kabob out of it. It's that simple.<br /><br />To make sure you get the most visually appealing, flavorful meal you can fit on a stick, here's a guide to the rainbow of colors you can use to craft the perfect kabob and what nutrients each color carries.<br /><br />Red: Contains lycopene, ellagic acid, quercetin and hesperidin.<br />Benefits: Reduces the risk of certain cancers, lowers blood pressure, reduces LDL (bad) cholesterol levels, scavenges harmful free-radicals and supports joint tissue in arthritis cases.<br /><br />Orange/Yellow: Contains beta-carotene, zeaxanthin, flavonoids, lycopene, potassium and vitamin C.<br />Benefits: Reduces age-related macular degeneration and the risk of prostate cancer, lowers LDL cholesterol and blood pressure, promotes collagen formation and healthy joints and fights harmful free radicals.<br /><br />Green: Contains chlorophyll, fiber, lutein, zeaxanthin, calcium, folate, vitamin C, calcium and beta-carotene.<br />Benefits: Reduces cancer risks, lowers blood pressure and LDL cholesterol levels, normalizes digestion, supports retinal health and vision, fights harmful free-radicals and boosts immune system activity.<br /><br />White: Contains beta-glucans, EGCG, SDG and lignans that provide powerful immune boosting activity.<br />Benefits: Boosts immunity, reduces the risk of several cancers and balances hormone levels.HoodiaPharm HungerAwayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00377089669486835251noreply@blogger.com