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Contents Introduction Phytochemicals carotenoids isothiocyanates antioxidant vitamins flavonoids The Colors of a Healthy Diet Mushrooms, Spices & Algae Conclusion

Prevention is better than cure

There is a very simple way to prevent many diseases. Eating well is best. Many foods are available to provide enough nutrition each day and to provide additional health benefits. We all should eat enough variety, and the right varieties, to maintain a high level of anti-oxidants, fight cancers and inflammation, build up a strong immune system, maintain our youth, and keep up other benefits.

Eat well every day by choosing a variety of fruits and vegetable, or their juices, make frequent meals with healthy spices such as turmeric, saffron, cinnamon, and oregano, and exercise regularly. Don't forget to have the Super Food "spirulina" every day. Doing this will make everybody a wellness person.

This Discovery Guide has only few examples of fruits, vegetables and spices that are use-ful for the body; there are far more foods with numerous benefits. Remember that picking all different colors of fruits and vegetables is helpful for consuming almost all necessary compounds. So choose a variety of foods every day and throughout your life!

Acknowledgment: I appreciate all of Deborah Whitman's help and ideas throughout the writing

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