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Some people get confused thinking that the whole grain is only a good source of fiber. However, in addition to using fiber, eating whole grains you get more benefits than if you ate only fiber.

What makes grain cereal a complete package of health benefits is the combination of all components working together, rather than the fiber itself.

Different studies claim that the components of whole grain, beyond dietary fiber can help to take care of the weight, as explained by Mary Carmen Mondragón, “is scientifically proven that people who include at least three servings of the grain, maintain weight healthy throughout the years. So we must seek to meet all the above and we can do when choosing a brand that combines whole grains to consume it at breakfast, and two more servings for lunch or dinner, either with whole wheat bread , corn tortillas or brown rice.

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In fruits and vegetables, the most common colors are red, white, yellow / orange, blue or purple and green. Researchers tell us that these colors contained in fruits and vegetables are sources of vitamins, essential minerals, dietary fiber and phytochemicals or phytonutrients that your body needs to promote health, and people feel good. But have you ever asked: How do fruits and vegetables their colors and health?, What are the colors of health, What fruits and vegetables are included in each color? And what could you eat fruits and vegetables to complete your healthy rainbow?

1. Red
The red color is very common in nature and full of optimism and vitality of our food. If we think for a moment about the different colors that fruits and vegetables may have, if you look you can get to make a rainbow with them.

Like all warm colors, red is very common among our kitchen, is often preferred by people. This is because the power of this color excites the taste and appetite. The usually red foods are those that bring more energy.

2. What are red foods?
We will find the color red:

- Vegetables such as bell peppers, radishes and tomatoes.
- Fruits such as cherries, watermelon, red apple, strawberry, pomegranate, raspberry.
- Other red foods. In our markets and our table we find this color among other foods in:

• The rich salmon omega-3 fatty acids, which reduce levels of triglycerides in the blood, protecting against cardiovascular disease.
• Beef (sections lean) and pork are both excellent sources of protein and iron.
• We can not ignore red wine, which contains flavonoids, which act to protect our circulatory system, thus preventing blood clots that are causing cardiovascular accidents. It was also found that wine has resveratrol, which protects us from cancer.

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