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full_screen_row_position=\u201cmiddle\u201d column_margin=\u201cdefault\u201d column_direction=\u201cdefault\u201d column_direction_tablet=\u201cdefault\u201d column_direction_phone=\u201cdefault\u201d scene_position=\u201ccenter\u201d text_color=\u201cdark\u201d text_align=\u201cleft\u201d row_border_radius=\u201cnone\u201d row_border_radius_applies=\u201cbg\u201d overflow=\u201cvisible\u201d overlay_strength=\u201c0.3\u201d gradient_direction=\u201cleft_to_right\u201d shape_divider_position=\u201cbottom\u201d bg_image_animation=\u201cnone\u201d][vc_column column_padding=\u201cno-extra-padding\u201d column_padding_tablet=\u201cinherit\u201d column_padding_phone=\u201cinherit\u201d column_padding_position=\u201call\u201d column_element_direction_desktop=\u201cdefault\u201d column_element_spacing=\u201cdefault\u201d desktop_text_alignment=\u201cdefault\u201d tablet_text_alignment=\u201cdefault\u201d phone_text_alignment=\u201cdefault\u201d background_color_opacity=\u201c1\u201d background_hover_color_opacity=\u201c1\u201d column_backdrop_filter=\u201cnone\u201d column_shadow=\u201cnone\u201d column_border_radius=\u201cnone\u201d column_link_target=\u201c_self\u201d column_position=\u201cdefault\u201d gradient_direction=\u201cleft_to_right\u201d overlay_strength=\u201c0.3\u201d width=\u201c1\/1\u201d tablet_width_inherit=\u201cdefault\u201d animation_type=\u201cdefault\u201d bg_image_animation=\u201cnone\u201d border_type=\u201csimple\u201d column_border_width=\u201cnone\u201d column_border_style=\u201csolid\u201d][vc_column_text]When it comes to fruits and vegetables, there are many colours that occur naturally. From the bright red of a tomato or strawberry, yellow peppers and bananas, and the greens of broccoli, spinach, and kale, there is a rainbow of nutritious options available. An often-overlooked colour we don\u2019t tend to think about outside of carrots, however, is orange. Foods that are naturally orange carry some substantial health benefits along with their bright colour.Health Benefits of Orange FoodsOrange vegetables receive their colour from beta-carotene, a form of vitamin A that acts as an antioxidant. It helps to improve eyesight, promote healthy skin, and support our immune system. These vegetables also usually contain vitamins B6 and C, lycopene, potassium, flavonoids, and phytonutrients, which can help prevent some diseases.Along with these great things, orange foods have also been shown to reduce blood pressure, lower cholesterol, help strengthen bones and support joints, and fight free radicals in the body.Nutritious Orange Foods and How to Eat ThemButternut Squash \u2013 This variety of squash is quite versatile and can be used in a number of ways. They are delicious roasted on their own and topped with salt and pepper for a more savoury dish, or cinnamon and brown sugar to bring out their sweetness. You can also mash them as you would potatoes, pur\u00e9e them and put them into soups, sauces, hummus, or into a ravioli filling, or cut them into cubes and use them in pasta dishes or in a hearty salad.Red Lentils \u2013Lentils are an excellent way to make ground meat go further. By adding lentils to your ground meat, you can increase the number of servings without detracting from the flavour. Lentils are also great in soups, dips, and a variety of savoury baked goods.Pureed Pumpkin \u2013 We all know that pumpkin makes an excellent pie filling, but there are a variety of other ways to utilize this ingredient. Pumpkin can be used to replace oil while baking, can be added to cookies, bring additional flavour to yogurt, smoothies, or oatmeal, in soups, and implemented in many of the same ways as squash for more dinnertime options.If you are interested in the way that the colour of food can impact its nutritional value and want to learn how you can encourage others to improve their health, you may be an ideal candidate to participate in online holistic nutrition courses available through Edison Institute of Nutrition in Canada.Edison Institute of Nutrition is well-known and recognized for its nutrition courses, and individuals from all around the world are welcome to participate in our online learning programs. We have courses available that satisfy many nutrition-related interests, including:Achieving a better state of healthGaining knowledge about holistic nutritionBecoming a holistic nutrition resource for othersPursuing professional certification in holistic nutritionFor further information regarding our online holistic nutrition courses, including our Introductory Program through to our Diploma in Holistic Nutrition Program, call Edison Institute of Nutrition today at 1\u2212800\u2212456\u22129313 or contact us to speak with one of our educational advisors.Also Read: 15 Foods to Avoid with High Blood Pressure[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row] "},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Orange Foods Can Boost Your Health","item":"https:\/\/edisoninst.com\/orange-foods-can-boost-your-health\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]