Hi everyone! While the state of Maryland is under a state of emergency due to the public health crisis caused by COVID-19, it is so important to eat for health and disease prevention! Did you know that food can help prevent and reverse disease? What we consume impacts our bodies on a molecular, cellular level! Take a look a this great chart, listed below, created by Michelle Dudley, the founding teacher of Crossroads Healthy Eating Program.
| Color | Examples | Benefits |
| Red | Beets, Cherries, Tomatoes |
Strengthen blood Keep heart healthy Lower blood pressure |
| Green | Kale, Collards, Broccoli |
Support lungs & liver Keep cells healthy Detoxify |
| Purple/Blue | Berries, Grapes, Plums |
Promote healthy aging Improve memory Antioxidants to reduce health problems |
| Orange/Yellow | Carrots, Squash, Sweet Potato |
Contain Vitamins A, B, C Anti-inflammatory Support eyesight & skin Boost immune function |
| White | Garlic, Onion, Bok Choy |
Support bone health Clean cells Fight infections |