There are a variety of foods in our daily life, each with its specific color. But do you know foods with different colors have different health-care effects on human body?

First, yellow foods--for the spleen
Yellow foods, such as pumpkin and corn, are very beneficial for the health of the spleen and stomach. Yellow foods contain a high content of vitamins A and vitamin D. can protect the intestinal tract and respiratory mucosa, and reduce the occurrence of gastritis and other diseases. And vitamin D can promote the absorption of calcium and phosphorus by the body, and can strengthen the bones and muscles.

Second, green foods--for the liver
Eating more green foods can promote the health of the liver. Green food is the "detoxification agent" of the body, which plays a role in regulating the digestion and absorption of the spleen and stomach. Green vegetables contain plenty of folic acid, which is one of the important vitamins in the metabolism of human body. Green food is also the best source of calcium. As a result, it is very suitable for the children who are at the growth and development stage, or the patients who suffer from osteoporosis.

Third, white foods--for the lung
Most white foods, such as milk, rice, chicken and fish, always contain a high content of protein. Often eating white foods not only can eliminate physical fatigue, but also can promote the rehabilitation of the disease. In addition, white foods contain less fat than red meat, so they are more suitable for those who suffer from hypertension and heart disease.

Fourth, black foods--for the kidney
Traditional Chinese medicine believes that, eating black foods can nourish the kidney. Black foods include sesame seeds, black fungus, seaweed, etc, which have high nutritional and medicinal value. These foods can significantly reduce the incidence of atherosclerosis, coronary heart disease, stroke and so on.

Fifth, red foods--for the heart
Red foods include carrot, tomato, sweet potato and so on. According to traditional Chinese medicine, red foods have the effects of enriching the blood and promoting the production of blood and lymph. What's more, red foods have a very strong antioxidant activity. They are rich in lycopene and tannic acid, which can protect the cells and have an anti-inflammatory effect. In addition, they can also provide human body with a large number of proteins, inorganic salts, vitamins and trace elements, and have great effect in strengthening the heart.