My Passion Magazine issue 4 Vol.1
“People Are Important” and that is why My Passion Magazine was born. My Passion Magazine is a friendly place for everyone’s voice to be heard. Our magazine aims to broaden the concepts and horizons of others. We want people to see the accomplishments of what others have dared to dream and how their dreams became a reality. My Passion Magazine is published quarterly and is focused on the tri-county area of Fayetteville, Clayton, and Henry. Many of our writers live within the tri-county area and are writing about their passions. There is much to be seen about the people, places, and events in these three counties. Because we have follows in all parts of the world, you will be able to read articles that will focus on other cities, states, and nations.
“People Are Important” and that is why My Passion Magazine was born. My Passion Magazine is a friendly place for everyone’s voice to be heard. Our magazine aims to broaden the concepts and horizons of others. We want people to see the accomplishments of what others have dared to dream and how their dreams became a reality. My Passion Magazine is published quarterly and is focused on the tri-county area of Fayetteville, Clayton, and Henry. Many of our writers live within the tri-county area and are writing about their passions. There is much to be seen about the people, places, and events in these three counties. Because we have follows in all parts of the world, you will be able to read articles that will focus on other cities, states, and nations.
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| <strong>My</strong> <strong>Passion</strong> - Issue 4 - December 2015<br />
Wellness<br />
Dawn Causey<br />
You are what you eat? That's what my doctor says and<br />
there's a lot of truth to that! During the holidays we love<br />
to embellish in our favorite dishes. When incorporating<br />
fruits and vegetables into your diet, it's good to have a<br />
variety from the colors of the "rainbow" and know how<br />
they benefit your health.<br />
Yellow and Orange<br />
Let's begin with our yellows and oranges. Carotenoids<br />
provide the color in these fruits and vegetables. Citrus<br />
fruits such as mangoes, pineapple, carrots, and yellow<br />
squash help boost your immune system and visual properties.<br />
Oranges have antioxidants that help reduce heart<br />
disease and certain types of cancer.<br />
Red, blue, and purple<br />
Red, blue, and purple fruits such as strawberries, blueberries,<br />
and grapes contain antioxidants that reduce cell<br />
damage, cardiovascular disease and age-associated memory<br />
loss. Lycopene provides the red color in tomatoes,<br />
watermelon, and red grapefruit. They, too, can reduce<br />
the risk of many cancers, especially prostate cancer.<br />
Green<br />
Never run from your broccoli, spinach, and green beans!<br />
The chlorophyll that give them their deep green color<br />
helps the skin and helps eliminate toxins from the body.<br />
White<br />
Onions, garlic, potatoes, bananas, and mushrooms are<br />
power packed and can help lower blood pressure and<br />
cholesterol.<br />
As you can see, many fruits and vegetables have overlapping<br />
benefits such as reducing cardiovascular disease and<br />
the risk of developing certain types of cancer. There are<br />
many other benefits of eating foods with various colors<br />
and they also make your meal look very appealing. Be<br />
sure to incorporate these foods into your diet on a daily<br />
basis so that your body can get the vitamins, minerals,<br />
and nutrients needed.<br />
So next time you’re at the farmers market or in the produce<br />
section at your local supermarket, be sure to "taste<br />
the rainbow" and your body will thank you for it!<br />
Dawn Causey<br />
Host of Remarkable Essence WebTV &<br />
Radio Show<br />
Founder of The Essence of a Woman:<br />
Health, Wellness & Empowerment<br />
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