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Cinzia Cuneo October 25, 2011 Cancer, Eat Well, Fruit, Health, Recipes

Orange and Yellow Fruits and Vegetables

Canada’s Food Guide recommends that adults eat an average of one *orange* vegetable every day. That’s because orange/yellow vegetables are a great source of an important antioxidant known as beta carotene, minerals like folate and potassium, as well as vitamins A and C. They are also low in fat and high in fiber.

Who are the orange “champions”? Carrots; pumpkin; yellow, orange and red sweet peppers; sweet potatoes; squash. Apricots, cantaloupes, mangoes, nectarines, papaya and peaches also contain vitamin A and can be chosen instead of one orange vegetable.

A few of our recipes that feature orange fruits and vegetables:

• Carrot Soup with Orange and Ginger
• Cold Melon “Soup”
• Maple-glazed Chicken and Sweet Potatoes
• Pumpkin Risotto
• Red Pepper Ratatouille

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Cinzia Cuneo

Cinzia Cuneo, founder of SOSCuisine.com, never wanted to neglect the quality of her food. She shares her special expertise to make good food quickly and without complications!